Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree)

Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) maroon and lime green leaves close up
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) leaves with maroon and lime green splashes hanging down.

Botanical name: Browneopsis ucayalina

Common names: New Guinea Ghost Tree, Maroon Handkerchief

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyKeep soil moistWatering: Regular; keep soil moist
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

This plant is an amazing collectible that is sought after and yet so hard to find! Related to Maniltoas and Browneas, this small tree has leaves with attractive camouflage - maroon and light green pattern. New growth is pendant and slowly becomes erect as it matures. Leaves mature to dark green. Prefers warm humid conditions and slightly acidic soil high in organic matter. Does not tolerate wind and drought. Keep moist.

See Article about Ghost Trees.


Image gallery: 14 images
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) olive green fruit hanging from a thick brown branch
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) olive green flat fruit pods hang from a woody branch
Browneopsis ucayalina hanging branch with bronze and lime green speckled leaves close up
Browneopsis ucayalina branches with drooping narrow foliage marked by speckled bronze color.
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) with maroon and light green leaves close up
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) drooping leaves with deep maroon and light green spots
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) hanging red and lime green leaves close up
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) branches weighted down with vibrant red and lime foliage
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) brown fruit hanging from a textured tree branch close up
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) shows a large brown fruit hanging from the rough trunk.
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) tree with deep red hanging flowers and green leaves
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) tree with numerous long red pendulous flower clusters among foliage
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) leaves with red and green mottled plant foliage.
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) foliage with maroon and lime spots hanging from branches.
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) tree with deep red hanging pendulous flower clusters
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) tree laden with numerous pendulous deep red flower clusters.
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) maroon and lime plant leaves dangling from branch
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) leaves hanging down with maroon and lime color
Browneopsis ucayalina green leaves with brown bud on a small plant
Browneopsis ucayalina showing elongated green leaves and a singular brown bud
Browneopsis ucayalina green leaves on a plant, hanging down in a pot.
Browneopsis ucayalina hanging leaves in a pot with shades of green.
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) with cascading maroon leaves and green plant foliage
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) with long branches holding hanging leaves in maroon color
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) cream flower close up on woody branch.
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) cream flower with long thin filaments and brown bracts.
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) yellow flower close up on brown tree branch
Browneopsis ucayalina (New Guinea Ghost Tree) yellow flower with long stamens on a tree branch


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