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

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: 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 slightlyWatering: Regular
Red, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and 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) flower held within a hand to reveal the large red petals
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) orange flower, close up of trumpet-shaped blooms on tree branch
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) orange trumpet-shaped flowers growing on a woody tree branch against sky
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) yellow red flower, close up against clear blue sky background.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) yellow red flower buds hanging from a brown woody stem.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) orange flower cluster on woody branch against clear blue sky
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) orange trumpet flowers growing on woody branches under blue sky.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) orange flower with yellow stamen close up for tropical plant collectors
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) trumpet-shaped orange flower with slender yellow stamens emerging from the inner throat.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) red flower close up with yellow center and long stamens
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) red flower with yellow throat and long thin yellow stamens
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) coral red flower close up with yellow throat on green branch.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) coral red trumpet flower with yellow striped throat on green woody stems.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) orange red flower, close up view of trumpet shaped petals.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) trumpet flowers with orange red petals and yellow inner striped throat.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) with red yellow trumpet shaped flowers close up
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) trumpet flowers hang in a cluster from a dark stem.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) dark red flower close up with yellow center lines.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) trumpet-shaped flower with deep red petals and yellow inner markings.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) yellow red flower close up on branch against blue sky
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) with unique ribbed flower buds ready to open on tree branches
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) orange red flower in a hand, close up.
Fernandoa magnifica (African Flame) orange red flower held in a hand for scale.


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