Pride of Burma
Amherstia nobilis
Also known as Orchid Tree, Noble Amherstia, Tree of heaven
About Pride of Burma
Amherstia nobilis (Burmese: သော်ကကြီး [θɔ̀ka̰ dʑí]; the Pride of Burma) is a tropical tree growing to about 15 metres (49 ft) in height with large, showy flowers. It is the only member of the genus Amherstia. It is widely cultivated for ornament in the humid tropics, but is extinct in the wild, only being known from a single wild specimen which was recorded in 1865. It is thus potentially endemic in Burma (Myanmar), hence the common name, though Plants of the World Online also cites it as native in adjoining Thailand. The scientific name commemorates Lady Amherst, (as does Lady Amherst's pheasant) and also her daughter Sarah. Another common name, orchid tree, is also used for members of the genus Bauhinia.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Amherstia nobilis
- Genus
- Amherstia
- Family
- CAESALPINIACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Grown in gardens
- Native to
- Myanmar
- Distribution
- Growm as ornamental tree
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-August
- Conservation status
- EW
Local Names
- Bengali
- উর্বশী
- Malayalam
- Shimshipavrisham, ശിംശപാവൃക്ഷം
- Marathi
- उर्वशी (वनस्पती)
Caesalpiniaceae
Senna family
Pride of Burma belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family.
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