Taiwanese Rain Tree
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Taiwanese Rain Tree
koelreuteria elegans
The Taiwanese Rain Tree has beautiful yellow flowers that bloom in the summer! Its large, spreading branches provide shade for all kinds of creatures.
Habitat: It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, often found in parks and gardens.
Appearance
The Taiwanese Rain Tree has vibrant yellow flowers clustered in large panicles, followed by distinctive papery, balloon-like seed pods that mature from green to striking pink, orange, or reddish hues. Its deeply lobed, fern-like leaves provide a lush green canopy.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSapindalesFamilySapindaceaeGenusKoelreuteria
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
It's called 'Rain Tree' because sweet honeydew often drips from its leaves!
Its amazing seed pods look exactly like mini Chinese lanterns!
Its wood is super light, but it's rarely used for building anything big!
This tree can grow incredibly fast, shooting up several feet in a single year!
Special abilities
Ability
Windy Seed Spreader
Taiwanese Rain Tree has lightweight, papery seed pods that help its seeds travel far on the wind to find new places to grow.
Ability
Drought Defender
Its deep root system allows the Taiwanese Rain Tree to access water from deeper soil, helping it survive dry periods.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
The tree's bright yellow flowers are packed with nectar, attracting many different insects to help with pollination.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 1000-1500 cm
- Spread
- 800-1200 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
parasitizes
Cotton Aphid
Aphis gossypii
Feeds on the tree's sap, producing honeydew.
eats
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
Consumes small seeds from inside the tree's pods.
Traits
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Chinese Flame TreeTaiwan Flame Tree
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Taiwanese Rain Tree?
1000-1500 cm
How wide does Taiwanese Rain Tree spread?
800-1200 cm
How big are the flowers on Taiwanese Rain Tree?
1-2 cm
When does Taiwanese Rain Tree bloom?
Summer to fall
Is Taiwanese Rain Tree edible?
No
Is Taiwanese Rain Tree toxic?
None
What is Taiwanese Rain Tree's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Taiwanese Rain Tree pollinated?
Insect
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