Maniltoa lenticellata (Silk Handkerchief Tree)

Maniltoa lenticellata, Silk Handkerchief Tree, Cascading Bean, Native Handkerchief Tree

Botanical name: Maniltoa lenticellata

Common names: Silk Handkerchief Tree, Cascading Bean, Native Handkerchief Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: New Guinea

Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plant

New leaves are folded inside dull red bracts and then released in a spectacular cascade of white foliage.


Similar plants: Maniltoa lenticellata (Silk Handkerchief Tree)


Maniltoa lenticellata, Silk Handkerchief Tree, Cascading Bean, Native Handkerchief Tree
Maniltoa lenticellata, Silk Handkerchief Tree, Cascading Bean, Native Handkerchief Tree
Maniltoa lenticellata, Silk Handkerchief Tree, Cascading Bean, Native Handkerchief Tree


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