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Brownea grandiceps
Rose of Venezuela, Rose of the Mountain, Scarlet Flame Bean
| Species Name | Brownea grandiceps |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Rose of Venezuela, Rose of the Mountain, Scarlet Flame Bean |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Brownea |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Evergreen tree growing up to 20 m tall. Crown dense and rounded, branches pendulous. Leaves c. 20-30 cm long, pinnately compound with 8-12 pairs of leaflets. Young leaves attractive brown with green speckles, pendulous. Flowers c. 5-8 cm long, red petals with yellow stamens, in dense globular clusters. Fruits are seed pods, long, brown, and furry.
2. Tree Size
Small (4-10 m)
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Small (4-10 m) (1)
Medium (10-15 m) (0)
Large (>15 m) (0)
Unknown (0)
3. Full Distribution
- The species is native to Brazil, Ecuador, Honduras, Venezuela, and Colombia
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Tropical rainforests
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Data Deficient
6. Landscape Type
Urban Streets, Blue-green Corridors
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Urban Streets (1)
Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
Coastal Fronts (0)
Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
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Not Evaluated (1)
Data Deficient (0)
Least Concern (0)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
Extinct in the Wild (0)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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Data Deficient (0)
Least Concern (0)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
Regionally Extinct (0)
Extinct in the Wild (0)
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Slow
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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No (1)
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
No
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No (1)
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun
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Full sun (1)
Partial sun & shade (0)
Full shade (0)
Partial shade (0)
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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No (1)
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Specimens at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, were tolerant of dry spells lasting three weeks and should be able to survive for one month.
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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No (0)
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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No (1)
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No
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No (1)
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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No (0)
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- It attracts birds and is a butterfly food plant. [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
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Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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