The Kanak Champa
Pterospermum acerifolium is a big tree with fragrant flowers. The tree is also known as the 'Dinner Plate tree' , because of its big round leaves, which are woven into dinner plates in some parts of India. The flowers fall after a day. They look like peeled bananas.
The timber of this tree is used to make planks. The bark is used in traditional medicine. The tree grows to an immense size, resembling the teak tree. It is found in the deciduous forests of the Western Ghats and Central India.
The Kanak Champa Pterospermum acerifolium is a big tree with fragrant flowers. The tree is also known as the 'Dinner Plate tree' , because of its big round leaves, which are woven into dinner plates in some parts of India. The flowers fall after a day. They look like peeled bananas.
The timber of this tree is used to make planks. The bark is used in traditional medicine. The tree grows to an immense size, resembling the teak tree. It is found in the deciduous forests of the Western Ghats and Central India.
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ReplyDeleteThe scent is really good, ya?
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. They do look like peeled bananas.
ReplyDeleteA useful, wonderful tree the tropical climate produces. The fallen flowers look pretty.
ReplyDeleteWas not aware of this. I have two Son Champa planted on my farm. Enjoyed reading your blogs.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know its name!!;) I've seen this tree (not abundant here) and knew it was from the champa family but didn't know its name. Wow, the blooms do look like peeled bananas.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, so very interesting, thank you.
ReplyDeletePeeled banana? ha ha... but it was a pretty flower before that ;-)
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ReplyDeleteInteresting this tree, he did not. You have a very interesting blog, just me because I see you post fan curious things of which you can learn.
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Pretty flowers! nice scent?
ReplyDeletethink i've seen this one in lalbagh.
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