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Ornamental- Highly valued ornamental tree for its showy flowers. Medicine-Some parts have traditional medicinal uses. Also used for shade, timber, and as a nitrogen-fixing plant.
Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar
Thrives in tropical and subtropical regions. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun.
It is deciduous tree with a broad spreading crown. Can reach a height of 18-24 m and a spread of 6-12 m.
Stem is stout and has spiny branches.
Leaves are compound with three diamond-shaped leaflets, each about 15 cm long.
Flowers are bright red or white, 5-8 cm long, arranged in dense clusters.
Fruit is long, cylindrical pod, about 38 cm long, containing reddish-brown seeds.
Flowering: February – May,
Fruiting: April – August.