Butea Monosperma

Butea monosperma is a species of Butea native to tropical and sub-tropical parts of South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is also known as flame of the forest.

The plant is used to make timber, resin, fodder, medicine, and dye. The wood is dirty white and soft. Being durable under water, it is used for well curbs and water scoops.

 

Butea monosperma is a small-sized dry-season deciduous tree, growing to 15 m (49 ft) tall. It is slow-growing: young trees have a growth rate of a few feet per year.

The flowers frequently have a spectacular bloom sometime from February to April, although the trees do not flower every year. Each flower features five petals, two wings, and a keel that resembles the curled beak of a parrot.

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