TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Poitea carinalis, Sabinea carinalis

Caribwood
Family: Fabaceae
Origin: Central America
USDA Zone: 10-11?

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Ethnomedical plant.
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This is the Dominica National Flower. It is a rare deciduous tropical tree for small gardens. Trees can be spotted a mile away when in full bloom, it is a stunning scarlet red display of flowers in late Winter to early Spring.

Similar plants:

Poitea paucifolia, Corynella paucifolia (Retama)
Poitea sp. (Retama prieta)

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