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African
Tuliptree
Spathodea campanulata
Palisot de Beauvois, Fl. Oware 1: 47, t. 27. 1805.
spay-THO-dee-ah
cam-pan-you-LAY-tah
Bignoniaceae
Explanation
of name:
The generic name refers to the large spathelike calyx subtending each flower.
Campanulata means bell-shaped (flowers).
Natural
range:
Africa
Recognition:
Fast-growing tree having large, coarse, entire-margined pinnately compound
opposite leaves. Flowers the size of a teacup, red or orange
Landscape
uses:
Fast-growing, showy specimen tree. Do not plant where storm damage will be a
problem. Forms basal suckers. Escapes cultivation (WU2). Probably pollinated by
bats.
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Spathodea campanulata |
African Tuliptree |
Exotic |
Tree |
WI-SP
(UFST600) |
60’ X 50’
(UFST600) |
Needs room! |
SU
WD
(PBCC, UFST600) |
Breaks up in storms
(PBCC)
Escapes (WU2) |
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