Brunellia
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Brunellia is a genus of tree
s in the family Brunelliaceae. It consists of 62 species which grow in the mountainous regions from southern Mexico
to Bolivia
. There are 10 species in Ecuador
, all but one of which occur in the Andean
woodlands.
Tree
A tree is a perennial woody plant. It is most often defined as a woody plant that has many secondary branches supported clear of the ground on a single main stem or trunk with clear apical dominance. A minimum height specification at maturity is cited by some authors, varying from 3 m to...
s in the family Brunelliaceae. It consists of 62 species which grow in the mountainous regions from southern Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
to Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
. There are 10 species in Ecuador
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
, all but one of which occur in the Andean
Andes
The Andes is the world's longest continental mountain range. It is a continual range of highlands along the western coast of South America. This range is about long, about to wide , and of an average height of about .Along its length, the Andes is split into several ranges, which are separated...
woodlands.
Classification
Brunellia contains the following species (but this list may be incomplete):- Brunellia acostaeBrunellia acostaeBrunellia acostae is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador.-References:* World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, Cuatrec. - Brunellia almaguerensisBrunellia almaguerensisBrunellia almaguerensis is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Colombia.-References:* Calderon, E. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, Cuatrec. - Brunellia antioquensisBrunellia antioquensisBrunellia antioquensis is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Colombia.-References:* Calderon, E. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. - Brunellia boqueronensisBrunellia boqueronensisBrunellia boqueronensis is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Colombia.-References:* Calderon, E. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, Cuatrec. - Brunellia cayambensisBrunellia cayambensisBrunellia cayambensis is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador.-References:* World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, Cuatrec. - Brunellia darienensisBrunellia darienensisBrunellia darienensis is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is found in Colombia and Panama. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Mitré, M. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, Cuatrec. & Porter - Brunellia ecuadoriensisBrunellia ecuadoriensisBrunellia ecuadoriensis is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
, Cuatrec. - Brunellia farallonensisBrunellia farallonensisBrunellia farallonensis is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Colombia.-Source:* Calderon, E. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, Cuatrec. - Brunellia macrophyllaBrunellia macrophyllaBrunellia macrophylla is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Colombia.-References:* Calderon, E. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, KillipEllsworth Paine KillipEllsworth Paine Killip was a U.S. botanist. His name is linked to over 600 species names. And around 150 species are named for him. .- External links :...
& Cuatrec. - Brunellia moriiBrunellia moriiBrunellia morii is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Panama. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Mitré, M. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, Cuatrec. - Brunellia occidentalisBrunellia occidentalisBrunellia occidentalis is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Colombia.-References:* Calderon, E. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, Cuatrec. - Brunellia ovalifoliaBrunellia ovalifoliaBrunellia ovalifolia is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Bonpl. - Brunellia paucifloraBrunellia paucifloraBrunellia pauciflora is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
, Cuatrec. & C.I.Orozco - Brunellia penderiscanaBrunellia penderiscanaBrunellia penderiscana is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Colombia.-References:* Calderon, E. 1998. . 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, Cuatrec. - Brunellia racemiferaBrunellia racemiferaBrunellia racemifera is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Colombia.-References:* Calderon, E. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, Tulasne - Brunellia rufaBrunellia rufaBrunellia rufa is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Colombia.-References:* Calderon, E. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, KillipEllsworth Paine KillipEllsworth Paine Killip was a U.S. botanist. His name is linked to over 600 species names. And around 150 species are named for him. .- External links :...
& Cuatrec. - Brunellia subsessilisBrunellia subsessilisBrunellia subsessilis is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Colombia.-References:* Calderon, E. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, KillipEllsworth Paine KillipEllsworth Paine Killip was a U.S. botanist. His name is linked to over 600 species names. And around 150 species are named for him. .- External links :...
& Cuatrec. - Brunellia zamorensisBrunellia zamorensisBrunellia zamorensis is a species of plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
, Steyerm.Julian Alfred SteyermarkJulian Alfred Steyermark was an American botanist. His focus was on New World vegetation, and he specialized in the family Rubiaceae.- Life and work :...