Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame)

Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) orange flower cluster close up against a blue sky
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) orange trumpet-shaped flower clusters growing on thin brown woody branches

Botanical names: Fernandoa magnifica, Heterophragma longipes

Common name: African Flame

Family: Bignoniaceae

Origin: Zimbabwe

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Small, often multi-stemmed tree. Bark grey to pale brown, rough and fissured with distinct pale lenticels. Flowers in axillary clusters, spectacular, bright orange-red with a yellow center; corolla bell-shaped, up to 4" in diameter, shallowly lobed with 4 large stamens protruding. An endangered species.


Image gallery: 12 images
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) red flower close up with yellow center and long yellow stamens
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) orange red flower, close up view of trumpet shaped petals.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) with red yellow trumpet shaped flowers close up
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) orange flower, close up of trumpet-shaped blooms on tree branch
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) yellow red flower, close up against clear blue sky background.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) orange flower cluster on woody branch against clear blue sky
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) orange flower with yellow stamen close up for tropical plant collectors
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) red flower close up with yellow center and long stamens
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) coral red flower close up with yellow throat on green branch.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) dark red flower close up with yellow center lines.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) yellow red flower close up on branch against blue sky
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) orange red flower in a hand, close up.


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