Brownea macrophylla


Brownea macrophylla is a tree in the legume family Fabaceae. The specific epithet macrophylla means 'large-leaved'.

Description

Brownea macrophylla grows as a tree up to tall, occasionally to. The leaves are pinnate, with up to seven pairs of leaflets and measure up to long. Inflorescences are densely flowered with flowers featuring orange petals. The legumes are flat and oblong-shaped, measuring up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Brownea macrophylla is native to Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. In Colombia, it is found at altitudes up to. In Panama, its habitat is in tropical forest.