Family: Fabaceae
Synonym: Brownea ariza Lindl. & Paxton
Vernacular name: Rose of the Jungle
Habit: Tree
Habitat: Grown as garden plant
Distribution: Brazil North, Colombia, Ecuador,
Peru, Venezuela, India
Flowering and Fruiting: Throughout the year
Key identification features : These trees grow to a height of
several meters. Their leaves are paripinnate. Inflorescence is capitulate that
are either terminal or arise from branches. Within each inflorescence, there
are 20-50 flowers. The petals are orange-red. The stamens number 11 and are
included within the flower.
Uses: Suitable for light boxes, toys and
linings
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