Browneopsis excelsa

Browneopsis excelsa

Native to:
Colombia | Panamá | Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Browneopsis
Species:
Browneopsis excelsa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
2500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, hummingbirds, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Legume seeds typically benefit from scarification. Fresh seeds germinate more readily than stored seeds.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch