Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
tro
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 680 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135235
Common Names
- Lepisanthes browniana
- Browniana Lepisanthes
- Brown's Lepisanthes
Description
Lepisanthes browniana (also called Browniana Lepisanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is a small deciduous tree that grows up to 8 m tall and has a spreading crown. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in dry and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lepisanthes browniana is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lepisanthes browniana are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepisanthes browniana is a tropical tree that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Lepisanthes browniana
Lepisanthes browniana is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Lepisanthes genus
Lepisanthes falcata,
Lepisanthes erecta,
Lepisanthes divaricata,
Lepisanthes dictyophylla,
Lepisanthes membranifolia,
Lepisanthes burmanica,
Lepisanthes ferruginea,
Lepisanthes kinabaluensis,
Lepisanthes amoena,
Lepisanthes mixta,
Lepisanthes banaensis,
Lepisanthes aphanococca,
Lepisanthes amplifolia,
Lepisanthes bengalan,
Lepisanthes alata,
Lepisanthes andamanica,
Lepisanthes ramiflora,
Lepisanthes simplicifolia,
Lepisanthes senegalensis,
Lepisanthes tetraphylla,
Lepisanthes multijuga,
Lepisanthes unilocularis,
Lepisanthes sambiranensis,
Lepisanthes perrieri,
Lepisanthes chrysotricha,
Lepisanthes fruticosa,
Lepisanthes browniana,
Lepisanthes hainanensis,
Lepisanthes basicardia,
Lepisanthes rubiginosa,
Lepisanthes cauliflora,
Lepisanthes oligophylla,
Species in the Sapindaceae family