Large tropical evergreen shrubs or trees.  The new growth emerges densely covered with tan scales, quickly changing to a bright orange-brown for an extremely attractive appearance.  The fragrant bright scarlet to orange flowers are arranged in dense umbels.  Rarely seen in cultivation, this species combines outstanding foliage with beautiful brightly colored flowers.  Native to Malaysia (N Sarawak and Sabah) where it is found in mossy forests from 4,200 to 7,500 ft.