Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela)

Brownea grandiceps brown tender leaves hanging down from a thick green tree branch
Brownea grandiceps new tender brown leaves drooping from green foliage on the tree

Botanical name: Brownea grandiceps

Common names: Rose of Venezuela, Scarlet Flame Bean

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-12

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Red, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

A slow-growing, small tree with very large heads of red flowers which hang beneath the foliage. The leaflets are aristate, having an elongated apex. Young leaves are mottled pale pink and greenish white, turning pinkish brown and finally uniformly green as they mature. The pods are velvety, and propagation is from seeds. Brownea grandiceps is recognisable from its long pinnate leaves with 12-18 pairs of leaflets and the pendulous bunches of young leaves are pale green, splashed and mottled in a reddish brown. The spotted handkerchieves are impressive enough, but the inflorescences are even more of a sight - dense, salmon-pink balls of 20 cm or more across.

Related species:Brownea ariza, Brownea capitella.

Similar plants: Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela)


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Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) long pink green drooping leaves in a close up.
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) displays pendulous foliage with pink and light green mottled tones.
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) red flower close up with orange yellow anther tips
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) flower sphere with numerous protruding red filaments and yellow tips.
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) red flower close up held by a person.
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) red flower spherical shape with many long yellow stamen tips.
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) red flower close up with green leaves behind
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) round red flower head with numerous slender yellow tipped stamens
Brownea grandiceps red flower cluster hanging from a woody branch close up view
Brownea grandiceps flower cluster with vibrant red petals and protruding yellow tipped stamens
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) red flower close up with yellow tipped long stamens.
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) spherical red flower head with numerous tiny yellow tipped stamens.
Brownea grandiceps red flower cluster, close up view of the petals and stamens.
Brownea grandiceps flower cluster showing dense layers of vibrant red tubular petals.
Brownea grandiceps plant with lush green leaves and a small red flower cluster
Brownea grandiceps growing inside a white container on a paved surface area
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) green plant branch with narrow drooping leaves close up.
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) branch with narrow green leaves hanging down on the stems.
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) green leaves hanging from a branch in close up view
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) light green, slender, drooping leaves growing on a curved branch
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) red flower close up with green leaves attached to stems
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) red flower cluster with long thin stamens and green foliage.
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) pink and green leaves hanging from a slender branch.
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) showing new drooping foliage with pink and green colors.
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) plant with pink and green pendulous drooping foliage branches.
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) with young drooping foliage in shades of pink and green.
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) red flower clusters within deep green foliage plant branch
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) tree with rounded red flower clusters and thick green leaves.
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) red flower cluster close up on tree trunk
Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) red flower cluster emerges directly from the thick tree trunk


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Brownea grandiceps (Rose of Venezuela) red flower close up with yellow tipped long stamens.

4231 Brownea grandiceps - Scarlet Flame Bean

Brownea grandiceps - Rose of Venezuela, Scarlet Flame Bean - small tree with spectacular red flowers. A true tropical, it requires frost-free environment with hight air humidity. The plant grows into a nice small size tree, with dense umbrella-like spreading canopy.
The flower lasts a few days, however the view is unforgettable.
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