Brownea macrophylla

Brownea macrophylla is a tree in the legume family Fabaceae. The specific epithet macrophylla is from the Latin meaning "large leaved".[2]

Brownea macrophylla
In the Panama Canal Zone
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Brownea
Species:
B. macrophylla
Binomial name
Brownea macrophylla
Synonyms[1]
  • Brownea antioquensis Linden
  • Brownea macbrideana Standl.

Description

Brownea macrophylla grows as a tree up to 7 metres (20 ft) tall, occasionally to 10 m (30 ft). The leaves are pinnate, with up to seven pairs of leaflets and measure up to 25 cm (10 in) long. Inflorescences are densely flowered with flowers featuring orange petals. The legumes are flat and oblong-shaped, measuring up to 20 cm (8 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Brownea macrophylla is native to Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.[1] In Colombia, it is found at altitudes up to 1,350 m (4,400 ft).[1] In Panama, its habitat is in tropical forest.[3]

References
  1. "Brownea macrophylla". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  2. "macedonicus - manicatus". Dictionary of Botanical Epithets. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  3. "Brownea macrophylla". Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Retrieved 7 June 2020.


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