Plant · GBIF taxon 2970463
Rose of Venezuela
Brownea grandicepsAlso known as Scarlet Flame Bean, Mountain Rose, Rose of the Mountain
Rose of Venezuela is a striking tropical understory tree famous for its massive, globe-like clusters of bright crimson to scarlet flowers that burst directly from the branches and trunk. New leaves emerge suspended in soft, dangling, mottled pinkish tassels before expanding and hardening into dark green foliage. Native to northern South American rainforests, it serves as a vital nectar source for visiting hummingbirds and large butterflies.
TropicalFlowering TreeShowy Bloom
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Minerals
Predators
- Caterpillars
- Scale Insects
- Spider Mites
ThreatsDeforestation and habitat fragmentation in native ranges
HabitatsTropical rainforests, humid lowland forests, tropical gardens
Life span50–100 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyFabaceae
- SpeciesBrownea grandiceps
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Botanical Gardens: Look for dense flower heads emerging directly from mature woody stems.
- Photography: Capture the soft, drooping flushes of newly emerging pinkish leaves.
- Wildlife Watching: Position yourself quietly near blooms to spot visiting hummingbirds.
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