Peltophorum dasyrhachis

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Peltophorum dasyrhachis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Genus: Peltophorum
Species:
P. dasyrhachis
Binomial name
Peltophorum dasyrhachis

Peltophorum dasyrhachis 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.

References[edit]

  • 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