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Spathodea campanulata P.Beauv., Fl. Oware 1: 47 1805. (Syn: Bignonia tulipifera Schum.; Bignonia tulipifera Thonn.; Spathodea campanulata subsp. congolana Bidgood; Spathodea campanulata subsp. nilotica (Seem.) Bidgood; Spathodea danckelmaniana Büttner; Spathodea nilotica Seem.; Spathodea nilotica f. bryanii O.Deg. & I.Deg.; Spathodea tulipifera (Schum.) G.Don);
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spath-OH-dee-uh — resembles spathes, referring to the flower … Dave’s Botanary kam-pan-yoo-LAH-tuh or kam-pan-yoo-LAY-tuh — bell-shaped … Dave’s Botanary . commonly known as: African tulip tree, fountain tree, scarlet bell flower, squirt tree, syringe tree • Bengali: রুদ্রপলাশ rudrapalash • Hindi: रगतूरा rugtoora • Kannada: lujjekaye, neerukayi mara • Malayalam: ഫൗണ്ടന്മരം phaauntanmaram, സ്പാഥോഡിയ sphaathhoodiya • Marathi: आकाश शेवगा akash shevga . Native to: Uganda; cultivated elsewhere . Evergreen tree up to 25 tall; leaves large, pinnate compound with 9-19 leaflets, latter ovate-lanceolate or elliptic, 5-10 cm long, entire, with 2-3 fleshy glands at base, abruptly acuminate; flowers scarlet, 7-10 cm long in many-flowered racemes or panicles; calyx leathery, boat-shaped, 5-8 cm long; corolla lobes ovate, somewhat undulate; fruit flattened, 16-22 cm long. .
They are very interesting pods! Because the tree disperses it’s seed through wind, it has built a sort of self defense mechanism against rain. when there is lots of moisture in the air the pod closes up and when it’s dry, it opens again. Loads of fun to see the look on people’s faces when you show them an almost “magical” trick
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The flowers store water which is used by birds;
Many birds like Parrots, Shalik, Gang Shalik also passionate about this flower and they often visit this tree during its blooming;
Seeds in Africa were said to be fermented to produce poison for hunting arrows!!!
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Bignoniaceae week :: Nonnatives : SMP : Spathodea campanulata : Pune: Very illustrative photographs
Bignoniaceae Week:: Spathodea campanulata from Tirupati (AP): Very detailed photographs very nice interior of the flower.
Bignoniaceae Week: Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv. (Kolkata):
Bignoniaceae Week: Spathodea campanulata from Delhi: Syn: Spathodea nilotica Seem.
Common names: African-tuliptree; flame-of-the-forest; flametree
Evergreen tree up to 25 tall; leaves large, pinnate compound with 9-19 leaflets, latter ovate-lanceolate or elliptic, 5-10 cm long, entire, with 2-3 fleshy glands at base, abruptly acuminate; flowers scarlet, 7-10 cm long in many-flowered racemes or panicles; calyx leathery, boat-shaped, 5-8 cm long; corolla lobes ovate, somewhat undulate; fruit flattened, 16-22 cm long.
Photographed from Delhi University Campus.
Bignoniaceae Week :: Spathodea campanulata : African Tulip Tree : Muscat,Oman : 130113 : AK:
Bignoniaceae Week : : UD 003 : : Spathodea campanulata from Calcutta:
Spathodea campanulata These pictures are of a tree from a CIT Road Calcutta neighbourhood school yard
Originally from Central Africa, the African tulip tree was brought to India in early 1900s .
In Bengal it achieves great height and girth, flowers profusely and put up a spectacular show from January to about April, flowers remain even when the foliage develops fully.
It is claimed that seedpods develop, but I have not seen any on trees I track….
Seeds in Africa were said to be fermented to produce poison for hunting arrows!!!
Thank you … for your beautifulSpathodea campanulata. This plant you can also found inside the Salt Lake Stadium and Eastern Bypass and also on the road side of Hedua park-Scottish Church college area of North Calcutta.
The flowers are quite similar in colour with Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. of Fabaceae ( Palash in Bengali).
The most interesting thing is that Rabindranath Tagore renamed this flower as “Rudra Palash” in Bengali (http://pathabhavanpraktoni.net/main/?p=2320). In Shantiniketan children called this “Pichkiriphul” (pichkiri means spray) as they played Holi with this flower!!
Many birds like Parrots, Shalik, Gang Shalik also passionate about this flower and they often visit this tree during its blooming. Rudra palash I knew about (thanks for the link, would be handy in future), but did not know that parrots come to it, will surely try to plant a few in my neighborhood in south 24 paraganas that used to be habitat-ed by parrots, but no more, want to bring them back … we need food they eat and tree with hollows where they can nest… so this will at least get us one more tree that they eat from I guess. Gang shalik / Bank Myna (Acridotheres ginginianus) as per link: Flickr I was simply curious because there are many trees growing in the streets of Bangalore and every one of them (including small ones) have pods. Maybe the right kind of pollinator isn’t near your place?
They are very interesting pods! Because the tree disperses it’s seed through wind, it has built a sort of self defense mechanism against rain. when there is lots of moisture in the air the pod closes up and when it’s dry, it opens again. Loads of fun to see the look on people’s faces when you show them an almost “magical” trick African tulip tree flowers are visited by a large number of birds, and it seems its bird and may be even bat pollinated, so what the mystery is I don’t know…
may be the lack of exact type of bird? or its not bird pollinated at all and some small insect? may be moisture in the air or roots make a difference? may be our forest dept planted only one set of seeds … that resulted in non-fruiting trees? or I am observing the wrong population of african tulip trees!!! so many possibilities… may be some one from forest dept is reading this and can put me right or show us a few trees that have indeed developed pods in Kolkata / Calcutta.
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Attaching an image of a Chestnut Tailed Starling on the flowers of Spathodea campinulata (SCARLET BELL).
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Attaching the image of 135th member of the series. In this a Chestnut-tailed Starling is on the flower of Scarlet Bell Tree (Tulip Tree). Scientifically it is known as Spathodea campanulata.
BIGNONIACEAE WEEK some species from Pantnagar: 3 correct images as above.
Enclosing pics of: 4. Spathodea campanulata, a tree planted in Pantnagar at many places but produce no fruits here.
Fwd: african tulip tree ? : Attachments (3). 3 posts by 2 authors. Yes to me; it is what is commonly referred as the ‘African tulip’. There are several of these wonderful trees in and around Bangalore. The dark brooding foliage of compound pinnate leaves contrasts nicely with orange flowers. I think it is the African Tulip tree. Please advise.
African Tulip (Spathodea campanulata)
Bangaluru 15 January 2015 Yes, Spathodea campanulata of Bignoniaceae. They are very common and lined the road outside the school I studied at. We used to pick up the flower buds, pinch off the tips and squirt the liquid inside on each other! yes … we have had lots of discussions here if you check the database Thank you … I was wondering why it was also called Pichkari in Hindi.
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Attaching an image of Asian Pied Starling on the flower of Spathodea campanulata (SCARLET BELL/ TULIP TREE/ SQUIRT TREE).
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Attaching an image of a Chestnut Tailed Starling on the flowers of Spathodea campanulata (SCARLET BELL/ SQUIRT TREE)
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ID PLS – AT LATPANCHOR – KURSEONG – DARJEELING , dt 20.02.2016 Although picture of the flower is not very clear, it looks like Spathodea campanulata to me Yes, supporting the ID of …. It is S.campanulata. Please see this species in eFI page.
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Sharing some pictures for ID shot at Banglore on 6 September 2015. Spathodia campanulata Thank you for the ID. Spathodea campanulata Beauv. (accepted name)
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Attaching a collage of Asian Pied Starling and Chestnut Tailed Starling visiting flowers of Spathodea campanulata (SCARLET BELL/ SQUIRT TREE/ FOUNTAIN TREE).
Beautiful Trees & Shrubs by Chakraverty & Jain states it to flower in early spring (February- March).
Is it African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata)? – indiantreepix | Google Groups Spathodea campanulata from Ambajhari Garden Nagpur – efloraofindia | Google Groups
Orange flower ID pls – efloraofindia | Google Groups Flowering Tree for ID from Pachmarhi – indiantreepix | Google Groups
efi thread The African Tulips – indiantreepix | Google Groups
Spathodea campanulata from Tirumala: – The flowers store water which is used by birds.
spathodea with yellow flowers: – Thanks for posting pictures of the yellow flowered tulip tree, was not aware of this one in Mumbai ! – I assume its the same species Spathodea campanulata – With some little bit of research on the internet I gathered that spathodea is a monotypic genus, though with several synonyms, in the family bignoniaceae. – it is called Spathodea campanulata var. Konagold opposite Mantralaya
COLLAGE: – Interesting hobby and a very good idea to be used in a competition form for students.
SQUIRT TREE OR SCARLET BELL:
African Tulip_19062011DS_SN3: Yes, on both counts…
This afternoon i shot these pictures on the ‘central avenue’ (near Medical College) in Kolkata (Calcutta). This is a big tree of about 40-50 ft. While returning by bus i noticed more of this tree at various corners of the city. I picked up a flower that fell on the footpath and in no time took some photographs. Species : Spathodea campanulata ? Type : tree, roadside plantation Date 10-March-2012, 3.51 p.m. Place : Chittaranjan Avenue, Kolkata (Calcutta) Yes …, … Spathodea campanulata P.Beauv. (family: Bignoniaceae). Yes Spathodea campanulata The inside of the calyx too has vibrant colour, attaching a photo of the same.
Sharing the images of Spathodea campanulata: Beautiful pics of fountain tree, in our area this is not much common, specially i have never seen the fruit.
”For Id 14012012MR1’’ plant with pink curved stipules at Pune: This looks like the African Tulip Tree [Spathodea campanulata]. You are simply great. I have seen a big African Tulip tree with flowers and had also posted the pictures and yet I could not recognize it. Am I correct in calling the pink structures on the stem stipules or are they something else as I could not find reference to this on the web. You are most welcome. My guess is they are the remnants of deciduous or caducous stipules.
Bignoniaceae Week :: :: Spathodea campanulata Fruits (Pods) in Mumbai:: PKA18:
[efloraofindia:08012013] Bignoniaceae Week: Spathodea campanulata from Pune:
Bignoniaceae Week :: Spathodea campanulata : African Tulip Tree : Pune : 080113 : AK: There are a few trees here in Muscat as well. A cultivated, garden tree. Nice pics! Saw fruits first time in this species as it does not produce fruits here. Specific pollinators are probably not available?
Bignoniaceae Week: Spathodea campanulata from Bangalore: nice alternate viewpoint. good closeups. can be entered in “what is it” kind of contest. would you?
Thank you …, Was thinking of that when I took it too 🙂
Bignoniaceae Week : : BRS4- Spathodea campanulata from Coimbatore.:
Bignoniaceae Week :: DV :: DEC 06 – MAR 11 :: Spathodea campanulata in Maharashtra & Karnataka:
Spathodea campanulata P.Beauv. spath-OH-dee-uh — resembles spathes, referring to the flower … Dave’s Botanary
kam-pan-yoo-LAH-tuh or kam-pan-yoo-LAY-tuh — bell-shaped … Dave’s Botanary commonly known as: African tulip tree, fountain tree, scarlet bell flower, squirt tree, syringe tree • Bengali: রুদ্রপলাশ rudrapalash • Hindi: रगतूरा rugtoora • Kannada: lujjekaye, neerukayi mara • Malayalam: ഫൗണ്ടന്മരം phaauntanmaram, സ്പാഥോഡിയ sphaathhoodiya • Marathi: आकाश शेवगा akash shevga Native to: Uganda; cultivated elsewhere References: Flowers of India • Top Tropicals • Dave’s Garden • Wikipedia avenue tree along Ghodbunder Road, Thane on 27 DEC 06 Yet another good set of pictures
Bignoniaceae week::Spathodea campanulata (NSJ01-09/01/2013): nice mature tree
Bignoniaceae Week :: Spathodea campanulata, P.Beauv. <=> African Tulip Tree – Bangalore – RA: One of the world’s most spectacular flowering trees, African tulip tree is a large upright tree with glossy deep green pinnate leaves and glorious orange scarlet flowers. It may grow to 80 ft on an ideal site, but most specimens are much smaller. The tree has a stout, tapering, somewhat buttressed trunk covered in warty light gray bark. The lateral branches are short and thick.
The 1-2 ft long opposite leaves, which emerge a bronzy color, are massed at the ends of the branches. They are composed of 5-19 deeply veined oval leaflets.
The horn shaped velvety olive buds appear in upturned whorls at the branch tips. A few at a time, the buds of the lowest tier bend outward and open into big crinkled red orange tuliplike bells with red streaked gold throats, frilly yellow edges, and four brown-anthered stamens in the center.
They are followed by 5-10 in green brown fingerlike pods pointing upwards and outwards above the foliage. Each of these pods contains about 500 tissue papery seeds.
The tree flowers in spurts all through the growing season, but peak bloom is usually in the spring. Almost suddenly this species seems to have come into bloom all over town. It is a grand sight particularly where they have been planted at the boundary of parks. A handsome tree bears dark green leaves most of the year. It is in bloom for a long duration providing many birds with nectar from its cup shaped deep-orange flowers. The flowers in clusters held clear off the foliage are in contrast to the green foliage. It is not unusual to find buds of various ages, flowers, and erect, green seed cases in the same cluster. Children squirt the liquid in the buds at each other.
The seed cases when mature, become brown and woody. A large transparent, polythene-like, appendage surrounds the tiny brown seed that float in the air before reaching the ground in large quantities.
Can be seen at Cubbon Park, Lalbagh and in other parts of the city.
Dropbox Another complete set of pictures
Bignoniaceae Week – Seed of Spathodea campanulata:
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Attaching a collage of Chestnut tailed Starling visiting flowers of Spathodea campinalota (SCARLET BELL/ SQUIRT TREE)
Location : Sentosa , Singapore
Date : 18 October 2012
Altitude 131 m.
Habit : Cultivated
Spathodea campanulata Beauv.
Spathodea campanulata :: Virajpet, Coorg :: 11 NOV 19 : 5 posts by 3 authors. 4 images.
… at a resort in Virajpet, Coorg Date: November 11, 2019 … Altitude: about 910 m (3000 ft) asl
Spathodea campanulata P.Beauv.
african tulip flower
i am familiar with bright red flowers
Spathodea ? : 3 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (2)- around 700 kb each.
is this Spathodea campanulata ? Daulatabad, Maharashtra, january 2020. Yes! Yes. Common in Karnataka urban avenues. Today morning..
Daughter Nesara to me “Come to the terrace with the camera. I will show you something.”
Then showing her foot ..
She says .
“This is my Cinderella Princess slippers.,”
How is it. “
I said “Very cool. You are quite creative”
Come March, the African Tulip tree’s (stands majestically opposite to our home) seedpods will burst and open.
Squirrel, Birds like the green Barbett, bulbul, parakeet,myna, Koel congregate from a week, morning to evening to eat the seeds inside the seed pod. Many other birds join and hover over the seedpods and on the tree branches.
When the wind blows fast, or the birds dig the seedpods piles of tulip seeds with thin transparent membrane float and sway into our gates and on the terrace.
Then in the terrace, when a small breeze came up again, it sweeps and swirls the weightless seeds into a corner.
Nesara now stands on the whirling tulip seed pile and pours water on her feet. Some of the seeds stick around the leg on its own.
That’s how she got her new princess . Spathodea campanulata from J P Nagar Bangalore-GS29012022-2: 4 very high res. images.
Spathodea campanulata photographed from J P Nagar Bangalore, 21-9-2015 African Tulip. Very common avenue tree in Mysore & Bangalore. Plenty around my house. .
Bignoniaceae: Spathodea campanulata: 6 high res. images.
Spathodea campanulata from Andhra University campus, Visakhapatnam, Andhra pradesh. On 09/02/2024 . References:
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