Spathodea campanulata(English)

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Spathodium
Other names: Fountain tree, Nipoomaram, Spathodium
Scientific name: Spathodea campanulata
Alternative scientific name: Spathodea nilotica
Family: Bignoniaceae
Habit: Tree
Habitat: Habitat: Native to Africa.
Specialty: It is a flowering tree. The flower buds contain water. When pressed, they ooze out. That is why they are called fountain trees.
Ecological importance:
Use: Ornamental plant.
Tree

Trunk
Leaf

Flower
Fruits


KERALA FOREST AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
KOATTAYAM-DIVISION

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