Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree)

Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange flower close up with thin long slender stamens.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) flower showing many thin orange stamens extending from the center.

Botanical name: Brownea macrophylla

Common names: Panama Flame Tree, Rose of Venezuela

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

This tropical American native occurs in Colombia and Venezuela, though it is widely grown in other tropical regions worldwide. A true tropical, it requires frost-free environment with hight air humidity. Assuming you can provide the tropical conditions, the species grows into a nice medium size tree 20-25 ft (smaller in containers), with dense umbrella-like canopy, spreading 15-20 ft wide.

Young leaves a pale green to pinkish, almost white, sometimes with light variegation, and hangs down like a large handkerchief (like in all related species (browneas, amherstia, maniltoa, etc.).

Flowering occurs on 3-4th year from seed, at the base of the branches. The flower lasts a few days, however the view is unforgettable.

Related species: Brownea grandiceps, Brownea capitella., Brownea kiwensis.

Similar plants: Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree)


Image gallery: 28 images
Brownea macrophylla red flower close up with yellow stamens near brown tree trunk
Brownea macrophylla spherical red flower head with thin yellow stamens near tree trunk
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) red round flower close up on woody branch tree
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) round red flower cluster hanging from thick woody brown branches
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) green leaves plant, close up orientation on wooden stem
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) foliage with long green leaves attached to woody branches.
Brownea macrophylla red flower cluster attached to wooden trunk with green leaves
Brownea macrophylla red flower growing from a thick brown woody tree trunk
Brownea macrophylla red flower close up growing on wooden trunk of dense tree
Brownea macrophylla red flower growing near the base of a thick wooden trunk.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) brown fruit pod close up in hand holding seeds
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) seed pod held open revealing brown interior and a seed
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) red close up flower cluster with long thin stamens reaching out
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) flower cluster with orange-red filaments and long needle-like stamens radiating outward
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) red spherical flower, close up with long thin stamens
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) round red flower head with thin stamens and green leaves
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) long green leaves on a plant branch close up
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) with long green leaves hanging from a wooden structure
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange flower close up against lush green leaves.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) spherical orange flower nestled among dark green foliage.
Brownea macrophylla red flower close up with yellow stamens over green leafy background
Brownea macrophylla spherical red flower with long yellow stamens resting on burlap fabric
Brownea macrophylla red and orange flower close up detailed view of petals
Brownea macrophylla flower cluster with many thin orange stamens surrounding central petals.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) close up of the orange flower on the woody branch.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) with long orange stamens extending from the center of petals.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) red round flower cluster close up with green leaves
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) dense red spherical flower cluster surrounded by long green leaves
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) close up of orange red flower on wooden branch
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange red flower sits directly upon a textured wooden branch.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange red flower, close up of round spiky petals
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange red spherical flower nestled among large pointed green foliage.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange flower close up against deep green oval leaves
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange flower head with long slender stamens amidst green foliage.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) red flower close up on a branch among green leaves
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) red flower clusters attached directly onto a woody tree branch
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) pink flower close up on a tree branch
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) pink flower sitting on a sturdy brown tree branch
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) red flower close up with long thin stamens emerging petals
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange red flower cluster with slender filaments on tree branch
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange flower close up against broad light green leaves.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange flower cluster with thin stamens and large green leaves.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange flower close up against deep green foliage background.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange flower clusters nestled among dense, pointed green leaves.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange flower close up against lush green leaves.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange flower head with long thin stamens among green leaves.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange flower close up on green leaves branch
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange flower with long stamens amidst lush green leaves.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) orange flowers nestled among dense layers of green foliage.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) with vibrant orange flowers emerging from the thick green foliage.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) brown fruit hanging from tree, close up of pod
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) brown seed pod hanging from a woody branch.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) with lime green young leaves and dark green plant foliage.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) standing upright with drooping lime green foliage on the side.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) with orange flower cluster and green leaves on tree trunk.
Brownea macrophylla (Panama Flame Tree) trunk with orange flower cluster and fallen red petals below.


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