Brownea coccinea
Scarlet Flame Bean
Also known as: Brownea guaramaco Pittier +4 more
- Brownea guaramaco Pittier
- Brownea longiflora Pittier
- Brownea speciosa Rchb.
- Brownea superba Pittier
- Hermesias coccinea (Jacq.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Brownea coccinea (commonly known as Scarlet Flame-Bean) is a tree within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh, Jawa, Leeward Is., Malaya, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms