African Tulip Tree
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African Tulip Tree
spathodea campanulata
The African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata) is a breathtakingly beautiful tropical tree famous for its large, fiery crimson-orange flowers that resemble tulips. Native to the tropical rainforests of West Africa, this fast-growing evergreen has been widely introduced across the globe as an ornamental and shade tree. While admired for its striking aesthetic appeal, it is also known for its aggressive growth and resilience, leading to its classification as a highly invasive weed in many Pacific islands, Australia, and parts of the Americas. The tree plays a vital role in its native ecosystem, providing food and shelter for various birds, bats, and insects. Its soft, hollow-prone wood and unique water-storing buds make it a fascinating subject for both ecologists and plant enthusiasts. However, its tendency to colonize disturbed areas rapidly demands careful management in non-native habitats.
生息地: Typically found in tropical rainforests, forest edges, riparian zones, and disturbed agricultural lands.
外見
This medium-to-large tree typically reaches heights of 7 to 25 meters, boasting a stout, pale grey-brown barked trunk and a dense, rounded canopy. Its leaves are pinnate, arranged in opposite pairs, with dark green, deeply veined leaflets. The most striking feature is the terminal, cup-shaped inflorescence containing clustered, bright orange-red or crimson flowers with wavy, yellow-margined edges. Before blooming, the buds are horn-shaped, bronze-green, and filled with a watery liquid.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Lamiales科Bignoniaceae属Spathodea
カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
Children in many tropical countries use the water-filled buds as natural water pistols, earning it the nickname 'fountain tree'.
Despite its beauty, the nectar and pollen of the African Tulip Tree are highly toxic to many species of stingless bees, making it an ecological hazard to native pollinators in introduced ranges.
The wood is extremely soft and light, historically used by native African communities to build drums, bellows, and lightweight canoes.
特殊能力
能力
Hydric Bud Squirting
The unopened flower buds contain a pressurized watery sap that squirts out when squeezed, helping deter certain herbivores.
能力
Rapid Canopy Colonization
Possesses an incredibly fast growth rate and wind-dispersed winged seeds, allowing it to rapidly outcompete native vegetation in disturbed soils.
能力
Regenerative Sprouting
Capable of vigorous suckering and regrowth from root fragments or cut stumps, making it exceptionally resilient to physical damage.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 700-2500 cm
- 寿命
- 40-100 年
食性と食事
As a photoautotrophic plant, it produces its own energy by converting sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into sugars via photosynthesis.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Carbon Dioxide
- Water
- Soil Nutrients
生態系とのつながり
mutualism
Olive-bellied Sunbird
Cinnyris chloropygius
Pollinates the flowers while feeding on the abundant nectar.
mutualism
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits the open flowers to collect nectar and pollen, aiding in pollination.
competitor
Javanese Stingless Bee
Tetragonula iridipennis
The nectar of this tree is toxic to stingless bees, often killing them when they forage on it.
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危険度
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African Tulip Treeを見分けるには？
African Tulip Treeを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
African Tulip Treeの長さは何ですか？
700-2500 cm
African Tulip Treeの寿命は何ですか？
40-100 年
African Tulip Treeは何を食べますか？
As a photoautotrophic plant, it produces its own energy by converting sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into sugars via photosynthesis.
African Tulip Treeは通常どこに生息していますか？
Typically found in tropical rainforests, forest edges, riparian zones, and disturbed agricultural lands.
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