Brownea puberula - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Little
Source:
ildis
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci.38: 92 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164544
Common Names
- Brownea Puberula
- Red-Flowered Brownea
- Scarlet Brownea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brownea puberula (also called 'Puberula', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry, tropical forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Brownea puberula is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brownea puberula is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brownea puberula is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, it requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Brownea puberula
Brownea puberula can be found in tropical South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.
Brownea puberula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brownea puberula?
Brownea puberula
What is the common name of Brownea puberula?
Puberula
What is the natural habitat of Brownea puberula?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Brownea genus
Brownea bolivarensis, Brownea leucantha, Brownea longipedicellata, Brownea multijuga, Brownea negrensis, Brownea puberula, Brownea similis, Brownea stenantha, Brownea birschellii, Brownea macrophylla, Brownea rosa-de-monte, Brownea gladisrojasiae, Brownea enricii, Brownea santanderensis, Brownea ariza, Brownea coccinea, Brownea grandiceps, Brownea hermesias, Brownea similis, Brownea macrophylla, Brownea gladysrojasiae, Brownea tillettiana, Brownea rosa-de-monte, Brownea jaramilloi, Brownea angustiflora, Brownea chocoana,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Elbert Luther Little (1907-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Little' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Brownea puberula Little: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.