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Dolichandrone falcata

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Dolichandrone falcata
A white flower
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Dolichandrone
Species:
D. falcata
Binomial name
Dolichandrone falcata
Synonyms[1]
  • Bignonia falcata K.D.Koenig ex DC. nom. illeg.
  • Bignonia spathacea Roxb. nom. illeg.
  • Dolichandrone lawii Seem.
  • Spathodea falcata Wall. ex DC.

Dolichandrone falcata is a small deciduous tree in the family Bignoniaceae. It is endemic to India. Tree attains a height of 15–20 feet. Leaves are compound 2-6 inches long with 3-6 obovate or oval shaped leaflets. Flowers are white and fragrant. Flowering occurs in April–May.

References

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  1. ^ The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species, retrieved 18 September 2016
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