20,536 observationsLeast Concern
African tulip tree
Spathodea campanulata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Bignoniaceae ›Genus: Spathodea
About
Spathodea is a monotypic genus in the flowering plant family Bignoniaceae. The single species it contains, Spathodea campanulata, is commonly known as the African tuliptree, fountain tree, pichkari or Nandi flame. The tree grows between 7–25 m (23–82 ft) tall and is native to tropical dry forests of Africa. It has been nominated as among 100 of the "World's Worst" invaders.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of African tulip tree is Spathodea campanulata.
- African tulip tree belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- African tulip tree belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- African tulip tree belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- African tulip tree belongs to the order Lamiales.
- African tulip tree belongs to the family Bignoniaceae.
- African tulip tree belongs to the genus Spathodea.