The African Tulip Tree has these other names too - see how many you know
The African Tulip Tree is a beautiful ornamental plant, relatively tall in form, and extremely brilliant when in bloom.
Introduction to the African Tulip Tree
Chinese name: African Tulip Tree
Other names: Fountain Tree, Fire Bell, Flame Tree.
Latin scientific name: Spathodea campanulata Beauv.
Family and genus: Bignoniaceae, Spathodea
Origin and distribution: Africa
The African Tulip Tree is the national tree of the Republic of Gabon. Its flowering period is between winter and spring. The flowers are large and cup-shaped, the tree is about 10 m tall, and the flowers are about 10-12 cm long. Its crown is relatively broad, and it is often used as a shade tree or street tree, and is also suitable for planting in parks, communities, tourist areas and other places. Look closely, and the deep red petals have a ring of golden yellow markings along the edges, exceptionally gorgeous.