Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Velásquez & G.Agostini
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Ernstia5: 1 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061133
Common Names
- Brownea gladysrojasiae
- Brownea
- Gladysrojasiae
Description
Brownea gladysrojasiae (also called Gladys Rojas’s brownea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in the tropical rainforest habitats of Colombia and Venezuela.
Uses & Benefits
Brownea gladysrojasiae is used as an ornamental plant and for timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brownea gladysrojasiae has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brownea gladysrojasiae is a perennial, herbaceous plant that grows in dry, rocky areas. 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 young, healthy shoots and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Brownea gladysrojasiae
Brownea gladysrojasiae is native to tropical Africa and can be found in countries such as Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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