Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Devil's tree, Hand-flower, Mexican hand tree, Monkey's tree, árbol de las manitas, mācpalxōchitl

Family: Malvaceae (Mallow)

Distribution: Mexico, Guatemala

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: The distinctive flowers appear in late spring and early summer; the five stamens are long, curved upward, and bright red, giving the distinct impression of a clawed hand.