Brownea — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Brownea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Brownea coccinea
Brownea coccinea
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of moderate rainfall areas of the tropics, it is also cultivated in subtropical areas. A slow-growing tree. Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Brownea grandiceps
Brownea grandiceps
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Requires some shade, especially when young, though older trees do become more tolerant of direct light. A slow-growing tree, barely ever reaching a height of 150cm within 2 years from seed.
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Brownea macrophylla
Brownea macrophylla
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropics, it cannot tolerate frosts. Prefers a position in partial shade. Requires a moist soil, preferring a deep, rich, slightly acid soil.
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