Biology:Dolichandrone atrovirens

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Dolichandrone atrovirens
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Flowers
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Dolichandrone
Species:
D. atrovirens
Binomial name
Dolichandrone atrovirens
(Roth) K.Schum.
Synonyms[1]
  • Bignonia atrovirens Roth
  • Bignonia crispa Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.
  • Dolichandrone crispa (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Seem.
  • Spathodea crispa G.Don

Dolichandrone atrovirens, also known as wavy trumpet flower,[2] is a deciduous tree in the family Bignoniaceae. It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.

Description

The tree attains a height of 16 m. Leaves are pinnate compound 10 cm long on a 5 cm long stalk. Flowering occurs in April–June. Flowers are trumpet-shaped and white. The fruit capsule is up to 30 cm long.[2]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q15549022 entry