13 March 2012

AFRICAN TULIP

The uncommon light orange or yellow flower Spathodea campanulata (Family: Bignoniaceae) is in bloom at Bay East recently. Whilst the beautiful flowers are very striking and noticeable from afar, this tree is not planted as a roadside tree because of its brittle branches.


A link on this tree species is shown here:
http://www.naturia.per.sg/buloh/plants/african_tulip.htm