Caesalpinia Pulcherrima

Caesalpinia Pulcherrima is a shrub or small tree from the Caesalpinia family, probably originating from the Antilles.

It reaches from 3 to 6 meters in height

Doubly pinnate leaves, alternate.

Bright red flowers, long-stalked, in simple clusters. The style of the pistil and stamens are slightly bent upwards, protruding from the flower up to 10 cm.

The fruits are flat brown pods that split in two.

Prefers a sunny or semi-sunny position