Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree)

Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) with dense clusters of small red flower on tree branch.
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) with many small red flowers grouped on thin woody branches.

Botanical names: Barnebydendron riedelii, Phyllocarpus riedelii, Phyllocarpus septentrionalis

Common name: Monkey Flower Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large or medium tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Red, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

The scarlet flowers appear in clustered racemes with prominent stamens. Originally it came from tropical dry forests of Central America, but it has been extensively grown in tropical areas worldwide as a garden tree.


Image gallery: 12 images
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) orange red flower, close up on branch
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) with dense orange red flower clusters on thin branches
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) red flower clusters on thin brown woody plant branches.
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) with many tiny red flowers clinging to slender brown branches.
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) green pinnate leaves hanging on a thin tree branch
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) displays green pinnate leaves on a long slender tree branch
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) close up of orange red flower clusters on branch
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) orange red flower clusters on a bare woody tree branch
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) orange flower clusters on a tree branch, close up view.
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) orange flower clusters clinging to thin branches against green foliage background.
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) close up of vibrant red flower clusters on branch
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) with cluster of long red filaments emerging from woody branches.
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) red flower on tree branches
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) with abundant orange-red blossoms covering thin, spreading wooden branches
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) orange red flower, close up of round bud clusters.
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) orange red flower cluster with long thin stamens extended outwards.
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) with abundant red flowers on branches, a flowering tree.
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) with many small red flowers covering the thin wooden branches.
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) close up of red flower clusters on thin branches
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) with cluster of red petals and thin upright stamens on branches
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) orange red flower close up on a branch
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) orange red flower clusters grow along a woody branch.
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) with vibrant green leaves on a young tree.
Barnebydendron riedelii (Monkey Flower Tree) young sapling with slender wooden stake and irrigation support.


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/phyllocarpus_septentrionalis.htm
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