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Copper Pod पीला गुलमोहर

Peltophorum pterocarpum

Foxtail Orchid (द्रौपदी माला), Rhynchostylis retusa
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पीला गुलमोहर
Botanical
Peltophorum pterocarpum
Family
Fabaceae

About the plant

Yellow flower spires and copper seed pods; the summer partner to the gulmohar.

Growing it

Coastal-hardy and wind-firm; better street tree than gulmohar.

What it is for

Avenue colour; bee forage; salt-tolerant urban shade.

How to grow

Sunlight
Full sun
Water
Weekly the first year
Season
Jun–Jul
Grows in
Garden / ground
Mature size
10–15 m
First harvest
Flowers from year four

Coastal-hardy and wind-firm; better street tree than gulmohar.

Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Avenue colour; bee forage; salt-tolerant urban shade.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

Ecological value

Where it grows in India

Review
Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
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