Brownea santanderensis
Brownea santanderensis is a tree in the legume family Fabaceae, native to Colombia. It is named for Colombia's Santander Department.[2]
| Brownea santanderensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Brownea |
| Species: | B. santanderensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Brownea santanderensis Quiñones[2] | |
Description
Brownea santanderensis grows as a tree from 4–6 metres (10–20 ft) tall. The leaves consist of up to 4 pairs of leaflets, elliptical and measuring up to 30 cm (12 in) long. Inflorescences feature flowers with five red petals.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Brownea santanderensis is endemic to Colombia, where it is confined to Santander Department. Its habitat is at altitudes from 100–500 m (300–1,600 ft).[2]
References
- Calderon, E. (1998). "Brownea santanderensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T38427A10118264. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- Quiñones, Luz Mila (1995). "Dos especies nuevas del genero Brownea (Leguminosae–Caesalpinoideae)" [Two new species of the genus Brownea (Leguminosae–Caesalpinoideae)] (PDF). Caldasia (in Spanish). 18 (86): 17–22. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
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