representanthus
Representanthus is a genus of flowering plants described in the family Fabaceae. It was established in 1999 by botanists L. Moreno and K. Sato to classify certain Andean legumes that did not fit existing genera. The genus currently includes two described species: Representanthus pictus and Representanthus viridis.
Description: Representanthus species are shrubs or small trees reaching 2–6 meters in height. Leaves are compound
Distribution and habitat: Endemic to cloud forests of the northern Andes, in Colombia and Ecuador, at elevations
Ecology: Pollinated primarily by bees; seed dispersal is mainly by gravity with limited zoochory.
Taxonomy and etymology: The name Representanthus combines Latin representare, meaning to represent, with anthus, meaning flower,
Conservation and status: Habitat loss due to agriculture and deforestation threatens local populations; some populations are