Brownea grandiceps in the tropical glasshouse.

Brownea grandiceps is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. Its common names include the rose of Venezuela and the scarlet flame bean. It originated in South America but is now widely grown as a decorative tree in tropical gardens.

The flowerheads can be up to 20cms in diameter.

The rose of Venezuela is native to Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru and Colombia where it grows in the tropical rainforest and is attractive to humming birds and butterflies.

Information from Wikipedia March 2023.