Sanchezia

Sanchezia speciosa

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Family : Acanthaceae
Genus : Sanchezia

Sanchezia  is  a genus of shrubs (and herbaceous plants) native to Central and South America.. Several species are cultivated as ornamental plants around the tropics, for their beautiful foliage and flowers.

Schizolobium Parahyba

Schizolobium Parahyba

Schizolobium Parahyba

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Common : Brazilian firetree, Brazilian fern tree,
Local names : ficheira ("token tree"), faveira ("fava tree"), guapuruvu, guapiruvu, bacurubupau-de-vintém ("penny-wood"), pau-de-tamanco ("clog-wood"), umbela, and parica
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Genus: Schizolobium

This fast growing  perennial  tree is native to South & Central America. The mature tree usually has a straight trunk, up to 130 ft or 40 meters tall.