Poitea carinalis (Caribwood)

Poitea carinalis red flower close up hanging along a slender woody plant branch
Poitea carinalis with clusters of deep red flowers attached to slender stems.

Botanical names: Poitea carinalis, Sabinea carinalis

Common name: Caribwood

Family: Fabaceae

Origin: Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
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
Pink flowersFlower color: Pink
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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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 carinalis (Caribwood)


Image gallery: 5 images
Poitea carinalis red flower close up on branches with many green leaves
Poitea carinalis red flower clusters on thin woody branches amidst green leaves.
Poitea carinalis red flower close up hanging from thin woody stems and branches
Poitea carinalis red flower clusters hanging from thin woody stems and branches
Poitea carinalis red flower close up on thin stems with small green leaves
Poitea carinalis stems carry vibrant red flower clusters and small delicate green leaves
Poitea carinalis red flower close up with small green leaves on thin stems
Poitea carinalis with vibrant red flower clusters and small delicate green leaves
Poitea carinalis red flower clusters hanging from thin grey branches on woody plant
Poitea carinalis red flower clusters hang down from thin grey woody stems


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