Details of genus: Brownea [2240]
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Family: Fabaceae
family_ja: マメ
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description_en: Genus of at least 25 species of evergreen shrubs and trees found in tropical forest in South America, grown for their foliage and attractive flowerheads. Large, opposite, pinnate leaves emerge pink or red, speckled white, later turning deep green. Small, 4- or 5-petalled flowers are mixed with large coloured bracts in pompon-like, terminal inflorescences. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse; elsewhere grow as specimens.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 16°C (61°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer. Layer in spring.
pests_en: Red spider mites, mealybugs, and whiteflies may be a problem under glass.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show |