Koelreuteria elegans (Seem.) A.C.Sm.

 
  • Family : APOCYNACEAE
    (Dogbane Family)
  • Family (Hindi name) : KARONDA FAMILY (करौंदा फैमिली)
  • Family (as per The APG System III) : Apocynaceae
  • Synonym(s) : Azedarach elegans (Seem.) Kuntze; Melia elegans Seem.
  • Species Name (as per The IPNI) : Koelreuteria elegans (Seem.) A.C.Sm.
  • Common name : Golden rain tree
  • Habit : Tree
  • Comments / notes : Taiwan native, Koelreuteria elegans,is a very popular landscape tree because of its colorful petals and rose colored fruit capsules. Even though this tree is loved and valued by many, we cannot ignore the invasive characteristics that initiated its appointment as a Category II exotic invasive. Koelreuteria is a fast growing plant that is able to grow in an array of environmental conditions
  • Key identification features : A deciduous tree that grows 25 to 50 feet in height, with a 35 to 50 foot diameter spread. The bark is furrowed lengthwise and corky. Leaves are bipinnately compound, ovate to oblong in shape, and arranged alternately on the stem. Flowers are yellow, 12 to 20 inches long, 8 to 10 inches wide, and densely pubescent. Fruit is oval but elongate in shape, varies in length from 1 to 3 inches, and is pink in color. The fruit can also be described as being an inflated papery capsule. Seeds are small and black.
  • Distribution :
    • Uttarakhand : Pauri district
    • Delhi : Delhi
  • Native : Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas
  • Exotic/Native : Exotic
  • Literature :
    • Photographs of Dr. A.J.T. Johnsingh
  • Read more :
  • Citation : Sankara Rao, K., Deepak Kumar (2024). India Flora Online. http://indiafloraonline-ces.iisc.ac.in/plants.php?name=Koelreuteria elegans. Downloaded on 10 October 2024.

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