The Brunelliaceae family, also known as the Rousseaceae family, has a fascinating story. It is a small family of flowering plants that consists of only six genera and around 75 species. One interesting fact about this family is that it was named in honor of Antoine de Brunel, a French botanist who studied plants during the 18th century.
Another intriguing aspect of Brunelliaceae is their distribution. These plants are mainly found in South America, particularly in the Andean region. They can be found in diverse habitats ranging from humid rainforests to moist montane forests. This unique geographical distribution makes them important elements in the biodiversity of the region.
Brunelliaceae plants are known for their ornamental value, with some species cultivated for their attractive flowers and foliage. However, due to their limited distribution, they are not very well-known outside of botanical and horticultural circles.
Despite their relative obscurity, Brunelliaceae plants play a significant role in their native ecosystems by providing food and habitat for various animal species. Their resilience and adaptation to specific habitats make them a crucial part of the delicate balance of nature.
In conclusion, while the Brunelliaceae family may not have a widely known story, their unique characteristics, geographical distribution, and ecological importance make them intriguing subjects of study for botanists and nature enthusiasts alike.
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Short Description
Brunellia is a genus of trees. They are distributed in the mountainous regions of southern Mexico, Central America, West Indies, and South America. Brunellia is the only genus in the family Brunelliaceae. As of 2001 there were about 54 species.
Species
Brunellia acostae Cuatrec. – Panama, Colombia, Ecuador
Brunellia acutangula Bonpl. – Venezuela, Colombia
Brunellia almaguerensis Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia amayensis C.I.Orozco – Colombia
Brunellia antioquensis (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia boliviana Britton ex Rusby – Bolivia
Brunellia boqueronensis Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia briquetii Baehni – Peru
Brunellia brunnea J.F.Macbr. – Cusco
Brunellia cayambensis Cuatrec. – Colombia, Ecuador
Brunellia colombiana Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia comocladifolia Bonpl. – West Indies, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela
Brunellia coroicoana Cuatrec. – Bolivia
Brunellia costaricensis Standl – Costa Rica, Panama
Brunellia cuatrecasana C.I.Orozco – Colombia
Brunellia cutervensis Cuatrec. – Peru
Brunellia cuzcoensis Cuatrec. – Peru
Brunellia dichapetaloides J.F.Macbr. – Peru
Brunellia dulcis J.F.Macbr. – Peru
Brunellia ecuadoriensis Cuatrec. – Ecuador
Brunellia elliptica Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia espinalii Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia farallonensis Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia foreroi C.I.Orozco – Ecuador
Brunellia glabra Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia goudotii Tul. – Colombia
Brunellia hexasepala Loes. – Peru
Brunellia hiltyana Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia hygrothermica Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia inermis Ruiz & Pav. – Peru
Brunellia integrifolia Szyszyl. – Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia
Brunellia latifolia Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia littlei Cuatrec. – Colombia, Ecuador
Brunellia macrophylla Killip & Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia mexicana Standl. – from C Mexico to Nicaragua
Brunellia morii Cuatrec. – Panama
Brunellia neblinensis Steyerm. & Cuatrec. – Ven Amazonas
Brunellia occidentalis Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia oliveri Britton – Bolivia
Brunellia ovalifolia Bonpl. – Ecuador
Brunellia pallida Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia pauciflora Cuatrec. & C.I.Orozco – Carchi
Brunellia penderiscana Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia pitayensis Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia propinqua Kunth – Colombia
Brunellia putumayensis Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia racemifera Tul. – Colombia
Brunellia rhoides Rusby – Bolivia
Brunellia rufa Killip & Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia sibundoya Cuatrec. – Colombia, Ecuador
Brunellia standleyana Cuatrec. – Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia
Brunellia stenoptera Diels – Ecuador
Brunellia stuebelii Hieron. – Colombia
Brunellia subsessilis Killip & Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia tomentosa Bonpl. – Colombia, Ecuador
Brunellia trianae Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia trigyna Cuatrec. – Colombia, Venezuela
Brunellia velutina Cuatrec. – Colombia
Brunellia weberbaueri Loes. – Peru
Brunellia zamorensis Steyerm – Ecuador
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