THE TULIP TREE


         The African Tulip tree is a perfect tree to plant to enhance the beauty of  your streets and avenues or garden. Tulip trees are indeed a sight to behold when in bloom because of its vibrant orange coloured flowers and also when the floor under the tree is covered fully with fallen flowers.                                                                                     Originated in Africa, its is also found in Fiji Islands, Australia and India. Its botanical name is Spathodea campanuleta. Its common names are Fountain tree,  Flame of the forest and Nandhi tree. In Bengali, it is called Rudra Palash and in Tamil, Patadi.                                                 The attractive cup- shaped flowers can hold water and dew which serve as welcome drink for Sunbirds and Mynas.                                           Its  boat- shaped pods are 8-inch long. The wood is soft and brittle and thus  the tree makes an ideal home for wood-peckers and barbets.   Its bark can be used for burns as they have anti bacterial properties.                                   This tree, not all that common,  is in bloom right now in Bhimanna  Garden St, Abhiramapuram,  near my house.

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  1. KrishnanMay 28, 2021 at 4:31 AM

    Nice pictures with abundant details, thanks.

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  2. KrishnanMay 28, 2021 at 4:31 AM

    Nice pictures with abundant details, thanks.

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  3. KrishnanMay 28, 2021 at 4:31 AM

    Nice pictures with abundant details, thanks.

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  4. KrishnanMay 28, 2021 at 4:32 AM

    Nice pictures with abundant details, thanks.

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  5. KrishnanMay 28, 2021 at 4:32 AM

    Nice pictures with abundant details, thanks.

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  6. KrishnanMay 28, 2021 at 4:32 AM

    Nice pictures with abundant details, thanks.

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  7. BhanumathiMay 28, 2021 at 7:33 PM

    Beautiful flowering tree captured nicely with interesting information adds more
    colour to your blog.

    Best wishes
    Bhanu

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  8. Krishnamurthi BalajiJune 12, 2021 at 3:20 AM

    Beautiful writing with Beautiful pictures of rare flowers ! Keep writing!

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