Status:
valid
Authors:
Quiñones
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact.80: 225 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572617
Common Names
- Brownea chocoana
- Choco Brownea
- Choco Tree
Description
Brownea chocoana (also called Scarlet Flame Bean, among many other common names) is a small tree with bright red flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and mangroves.
Uses & Benefits
Brownea chocoana is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in bonsai. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various conditions such as fever, headaches, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brownea chocoana is a yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brownea chocoana is a small, evergreen tree that grows in moist, shady habitats. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a shady location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil in a shady location.
Where to Find Brownea chocoana
Brownea chocoana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Brownea chocoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brownea chocoana?
Brownea chocoana
What is the common name of Brownea chocoana?
Choco Brownea
What is the natural habitat of Brownea chocoana?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions 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