Ceodes umbellata, synonym Pisonia umbellifera, commonly known as the birdlime tree or umbrella catchbirdtree, is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the Nyctaginaceae family. It is native to coastal forests, limestone outcrops, and sandy beaches in tropical regions, including the Pacific Islands and parts of Australia and New Zealand. Ceodes umbellata typically grows to a height of 4 to 12 meters with a spreading canopy. The wood is soft, and the plant is characterized by its complex, terminal inflorescences that form before the summer blooming period. The flowers are small with pink or yellow petals arranged in a rounded funnel shape, and they have short white stems protruding from the center. These flowers are moderately showy and attract various pollinators. After flowering, it produces sticky, cavate brown fruit from March to April, which can adhere to birds, aiding in seed dispersal.

The birdlime tree is valued for its unique appearance and is often used in tropical and subtropical landscapes for its ornamental foliage and interesting fruit. It is also planted for its ability to stabilize sandy soils. The variegated form is especially popular in cultivation for its decorative leaves. This species requires protection from frost and thrives in full shade to part shade with medium water needs and well-drained soils. While it is not known for major disease issues, it can become invasive in some regions due to its effective seed dispersal by birds.CC BY-SA 4.0