Caesalpiniaceae · Colvillea

Colville's Glory Tree

Colvillea racemosa

Treeoutdoor
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana & more
Flowering
May-June

Plant Details

Scientific name
Colvillea racemosa
Genus
Colvillea
Habit
Tree
Native to
Madagascar
Found in India
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, West Bengal
Flowering & fruiting
May-June

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Caesalpiniaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Legume

Typical of the Caesalpiniaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Bengali
কলভিলিয়া রেসিমোসা

About Colville's Glory Tree

Colville's Glory Tree (Colvillea racemosa) is a tree belonging to the Caesalpiniaceae family (Senna family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/bipinnate leaves, raceme/panicle flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to Madagascar. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-June.

Illustration representing the Caesalpiniaceae family
Botanical family

Caesalpiniaceae

Senna family

Colville's Glory Tree belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family.

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