Brownea leucantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Bot.: 26 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164536
Common Names
- Brownea
- Flamboyant de Monteverde
- Flamboyant de Santa Marta
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- Hermesias leucantha Kuntze [valid]
Description
Brownea leucantha (also called 'Leucantha', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry, tropical forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Brownea leucantha is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brownea leucantha is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Brownea leucantha is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. 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 semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, it requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Brownea leucantha
Brownea leucantha can be found in Central America, from Mexico to Panama, and in the Caribbean, from Cuba to Trinidad.
Brownea leucantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brownea leucantha?
Brownea leucantha
What is the common name of Brownea leucantha?
Leucantha Brownea
What is the natural habitat of Brownea leucantha?
It is found in dry deciduous forests of Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador
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
References
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Brownea leucantha Jacq.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.