African Tulip Tree
Spathodea campanulata

English Common Name: African Tulip Tree, Uganda Flame, Flame Of The Forest, Fountain Tree, Nandi Flame, Nile Flame, Squirt Tree

Chinese Name / 中文名: 火焰树 (Huǒyàn shù)

Other Local Name: Pokok Pancut-pancut (Malaysia), Busuk-busuk (Malaysia)

Family Name: Bignoniaceae (Bignonia Family)‎

Scientific Name: Spathodea campanulata

Synonym: Bignonia tulipifera, Spathodea danckelmaniana, Spathodea nilotica, Spathodea tulipifera

Classification: ‎Angiosperms (Flowering Plants)‎ > ‎Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division)‎ > Lamiales‎ > ‎Bignoniaceae (Bignonia Family)‎ > ‎Spathodea

Origin: Tropical Africa

Growth Habit: Tree

Characteristic: A medium-size deciduous tree growing to 10-35 meters. Flowers crinkled red orange tulip like bells with horn shaped yellow edges velvety bud.

Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering.

Propagation Methods: Seeds and cuttings.

Images Location: Johor, Malaysia