Small, nodding, cylindrical flowers, pale yellow to yellow-green on the outside, yellow-brown inside. Large numbers of stamens with greenish anthers are revealed when the tepals recurve slightly . Evergreen, but not hardy, so in cultivation would probably require a warm greenhouse or conservatory. The seedheads are said to be the largest in the genus. The photographs were taken in the gardens of Quinto de Palheiro, Madeira.

Approximate height:  The heights given here are for guidance only. Much depends on the growing conditions of individual specimens.	7.0 or more metres
Flowering period(s):  Warning: the months here are approximate for the northern hemisphere: users south of the equator should add approximately 6 months so that July becomes January etc.	Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb
Aspect:	Sunny
USDA zones:  Warning: the zones given here are USDA zones for guidance only. Canadian zones are slightly different!	8 9
Pruning:	Light prune (Group 2)
Country of origin:	W Africa
Parentage:  (s) = seed parent	Species
Further detail:	Flower: 3-4.5cm long, diameter 3-5cm Tepals: 4,thick, 3-5cm long, 1.5-2cm wide