| Brownea santanderensis | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
 Endangered (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Brownea |
| Species: | B. santanderensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Brownea santanderensis Quiñones | |
Brownea santanderensis is a tree in the family Fabaceae, native to Colombia. It is named for Colombia's Santander Department.
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.
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).
References
- Lopez-Gallego, C.; Morales M, P. (2020). "Brownea santanderensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T38427A153324563. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T38427A153324563.es. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ 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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
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| Brownea santanderensis | |
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