Spathodea campanulata ? :: 10/03/12 :: Hooghly (WB) SK-1 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

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Sir,

This afternoon i shot these pictures on the ‘central avenue’ (near Medical College) in Kolkata (Calcutta). This is a big tree of about 40-50 ft. While returning by bus i noticed more of this tree at various corners of the city. I picked up a flower that fell on the footpath and in no time took some photographs.

Species : Spathodea campanulata ?

Type : tree, roadside plantation

Date 10-March-2012, 3.51 p.m.

Place : Chittaranjan Avenue, Kolkata (Calcutta)

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flower picked up from footpath

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dissected flower

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another view

part of the tree

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leaves

tree

trunk

Thank you & Regards,

Surajit Koley

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[Dinesh Valke]

Yes Surajit ji, ... Spathodea campanulata P.Beauv. (family: Bignoniaceae).
Native of Uganda, planted as ornamental or avenue trees in our country.

Regards.
Dinesh

[surajit koley]

It's great when Dinesh Sir is with us. A Big Thank You.

Regards,

Surajit

[Gurcharan Singh]

Another great set of photographs Surajit ji

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[Satish Phadke]

Yes Spathodea campanulata
Spathodea is a monotypic genus i.e. it contains only this species under it.
A very commonly planted avenue tree all over India.
Non native. Originates from Africa.

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Dr Satish Phadke

[surajit koley]

Thank you Sir. The inside of the calyx too has vibrant colour, attaching a
photo of the same.
Regards,
Surajit 

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[surajit koley]

Sir,

It was the first time i noticed this beautiful tree. Thank you for confirming.

Regards,

Surajit