Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.F.Macbr.) Klitg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
L.Branco & J.L.Zarucchi, Cat. Fl. Pl. Gymn. Peru: 1254 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062392
Common Names
- Browneopsis peruviana
- Peruviana Browneopsis
- Peruviana Tree
Uses & Benefits
Browneopsis peruviana is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Browneopsis peruviana is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a brown, flattened, and oval-shaped pod. The seedlings are small and have two leaflets.
Where to Find Browneopsis peruviana
Browneopsis peruviana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Browneopsis genus
Species in the Fabaceae family