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Spathodea campanulata
African Tulip Tree
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| Species Name | Spathodea campanulata |
|---|---|
| Common Name | African Tulip Tree |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Genus | Spathodea |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Evergreen or semi-deciduous tree growing up to 35 m tall. Dense, bushy, oval crown. Leaves up to 50 cm long, opposite, pinnately compound. Flowers large, up to 10 cm long, bell-shaped, orange to red with occasionally yellow variety. Fruits are pods 15-23 cm long, flattened.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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Large (>15 m) (1)
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3. Full Distribution
- Native to Sub-Saharan Africa
4. Habitat and Ecology
- In tropical forests, sometimes naturalised
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Up to 2000 m
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces
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Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
Coastal Fronts (0)
Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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Least Concern (1)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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Data Deficient (0)
Least Concern (0)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
Regionally Extinct (0)
Extinct in the Wild (0)
Extinct (0)
Unknown (0)
9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Fast
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- Fast-growing even in unfavourable conditions [1]
- Fast-growing even in unfavourable conditions [2]
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
Yes
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- It has a wide-spreading root system, and large surface roots are common. Trimming the tree encourages deeper roots.
- It has a wide-spreading root system, and large surface roots are common. Trimming the tree encourages deeper roots. [1]
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- It has a wide-spreading root system, and large surface roots are common. Trimming the tree encourages deeper roots. [2]
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
Yes
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No (0)
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- The branches are brittle, falling branches may cause damage. The sap sometimes stains yellow on fingers and clothes. [1]
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- The branches are brittle, falling branches may cause damage. The sap sometimes stains yellow on fingers and clothes. [2]
13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
Yes
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- Fruits are large seed pods [1]
14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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Medium (0)
High (1)
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- It grows freely
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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Medium (0)
High (1)
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
Yes
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No (0)
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- pH 5-7.5 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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No (1)
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- Grows wild.
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Yes
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No (0)
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- It has moderate to good salt tolerance. Some sources say it has a low tolerance to salt spray. [1]
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- It has moderate to good salt tolerance. Some sources say it has a low tolerance to salt spray. [2]
21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Withstands temperatures as high as 34 ºC. [1]
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
No
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No (1)
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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Yes (1)
No (0)
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- Established trees have moderate to high drought tolerance. [1]
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- Established trees have moderate to high drought tolerance. [2]
24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
No
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Yes (0)
No (1)
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- It has brittle branches. There have been many cases of trees toppling and breaking branches during storms. Mature specimens at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, failed due to buttress rot during a storm.
- It has brittle branches. There have been many cases of trees toppling and breaking branches during storms. Mature specimens at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, failed due to buttress rot during a storm. [1]
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- It has brittle branches. There have been many cases of trees toppling and breaking branches during storms. Mature specimens at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, failed due to buttress rot during a storm. [2]
- It has brittle branches. There have been many cases of trees toppling and breaking branches during storms. Mature specimens at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, failed due to buttress rot during a storm. [3]
25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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No (1)
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No
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No (1)
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Birds often build their nests on the canopy [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Widely cultivated for its showy flowers, which has led to the species naturalising across the tropics, and in some areas, becoming invasive. In Africa, the seeds are roasted and eaten, and the plant extracts are used in traditional medicine. The light, soft, and creamy-white wood is suitable for rough carpentry, crates and shuttering. [1]
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Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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