Dolichandrone falcata

Dolichandrone falcata
A white flower
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Dolichandrone
Species: D. falcata
Binomial name
Dolichandrone falcata
Seem.
Synonyms[1]
  • Bignonia falcata K.D.Koenig ex DC. nom. illeg.
  • Bignonia spathacea Roxb. nom. illeg.
  • Dolichandrone lawii Seem.
  • Spathodea falcata Wall. ex DC.

Dolichandrone falcata is a small deciduous tree in the Bignoniaceae family. It is endemic to India. Tree attains a height of 15-20 feet.Leaves are compound 2-6 inches long with 3-6 obovate or oval shaped leaflets. Flowers are white and fragrant.Flowering occurs in April-May.

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