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

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surajit koley (Google Docs)

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Mar 10, 2012, 12:42:09 PM3/10/12
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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

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Mar 10, 2012, 1:50:49 PM3/10/12
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Yes Surajit ji, ... Spathodea campanulata P.Beauv. (family: Bignoniaceae).
Native of Uganda, planted as ornamental or avenue trees in our country.

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Dinesh

surajit koley

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Mar 10, 2012, 1:53:34 PM3/10/12
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It's great when Dinesh Sir is with us. A Big Thank You.
Regards,
Surajit

Gurcharan Singh

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Mar 10, 2012, 10:06:55 PM3/10/12
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Another great set of photographs Surajit ji


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Satish Phadke

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Mar 11, 2012, 7:11:03 AM3/11/12
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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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surajit koley

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Mar 11, 2012, 7:44:53 AM3/11/12
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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

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Mar 11, 2012, 7:52:30 AM3/11/12
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Sir,
It was the first time i noticed this beautiful tree. Thank you for confirming.
Regards,
Surajit
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