Flamboyant
Derris thyrsiflora var. eualata
Also known as Flame Tree, Gold Mohar
Climbing shrub
About Flamboyant
Flamboyant (Derris thyrsiflora var. eualata) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in semi-evergreen forests, also in the plains. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-August.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Derris thyrsiflora var. eualata
- Genus
- Derris
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Climbing shrub
- Habitat
- Semi-Evergreen forests, also in the plains
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- December-August
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Flamboyant belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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