Peltophorum dasyrrhachis

Peltophorum dasyrrhachis is a deciduous flowering tree growing to 30 meters. It is native to Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam) and introduced to Africa (Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda). It produces drooping racemes of fragile yellow flowers that bloom in Thailand in early March.

Peltophorum dasyrrhachis
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P. dasyrhachis
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Peltophorum dasyrhachis

References

  • Gardner, S.; Sidisunthorn, P.; Anusarnsunthorn, V: A Field Guide to Forest Trees of Northern Thailand. October 2007, pg. 174. Kobfai Publishing Project, Bangkok, Thailand. ISBN 9789748367293
  • International Legume Database & Information Service retrieved on 9 March 2009


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