Brownea grandiceps Jacq. 

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Family : FABACEAE/LEGUMINOSAE (Subfam.: Caesalpinioideae)

Synonym : Hermesias grandiceps Kuntze

Common Names : Rose of the Jungle

Flowering Period : Throughout the year

Distribution : Native of South America

Habitat : Grown as garden plant

Uses : Ornamental. The wood is light, soft and not durable. Seldom used, but suitable for light boxes, toys and linings.

Key Characters :
Brownea grandiceps is an evergreen tree with a low, dense crown; it can grow 6 - 8 metres tall. The short, straight bole can be 20 - 30cm in diameter. The tree has very little practical application, though the wood can be used for low quality items. It is very ornamental tree, especially when in bloom, and can be grown in gardens. Considered by some to be the most beautiful flowering tree in the Americas.