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: 7.0 or more metres
Flowering period(s): Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb
Aspect: Sunny
USDA zones: 8 9
Pruning: Light prune (Group 2)
Country of origin: W Africa
Parentage: Species
Other name(s): None known

Further detail:

Flower: 3-4.5cm long, diameter 3-5cm
Tepals: 4,thick, 3-5cm long, 1.5-2cm wide