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]

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References

  1. Calderon, E. (1998). "Brownea santanderensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T38427A10118264. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  2. 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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