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Krushnachuda

Local Name	:	Krushnachuda
Botanical Name	:	Delonix regia (Bojer ex Hook.) Raf.
Common Name	:	Gulumohar
Family	:	Fabaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to Madagascar but is now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America. In Odisha, it is frequently planted along roadsides, in parks, and gardens.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a widely recognized ornamental tree known for its brilliant scarlet flowers and large, spreading canopy. It is often planted in gardens, parks, and streets for its aesthetic value.

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Descriptions

It is a fast-growing, deciduous tree with a wide, umbrella-shaped canopy. It has a smooth, grayish bark and large, bipinnate compound leaves made up of many small leaflets. The tree is most famous for its large, showy, scarlet-red to orange flowers, which bloom in clusters and cover the entire canopy. The fruit is a long, flat, woody pod, containing several flat seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

April- June

Use(s)

It is commonly grown as an ornamental tree in urban landscapes.