Spathodea campanulata
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- African tuliptree
- Plant type
- Tree
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Tropical
- Humidity
- High
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Tropical regions of Africa
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Spathodea campanulata is
The African tuliptree is an upright specimen that reaches toward the sky. It bears large, cup-shaped flowers that appear in clusters against a backdrop of deep green leaves.
You will need a warm, humid space to keep this tree content. It thrives when placed in full sun and given medium amounts of water.
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People and Spathodea campanulata
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Original range
The tree grew across its native tropical regions of Africa. Local populations interacted with the wood and flowers as part of the natural landscape.
- 19th century
Global spread
The tree began to travel beyond its native range as collectors moved specimens to other tropical climates. It found a place in botanical gardens and public landscapes for its stature.
- Present day
Modern cultivation
You likely find this tree in gardens where space and climate allow for its height. It remains a plant grown from seed for those who want to observe its development from the start.
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Start a collectionFrequently asked about Spathodea campanulata
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Spathodea campanulata?
Spathodea campanulata is a species in the Spathodea genus. Commonly known as African tuliptree, a tree, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Tropical regions of Africa.
How do you care for Spathodea campanulata?
Reference care guidance for Spathodea campanulata: full sun light, medium watering, tropical temperatures, and high humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Spathodea campanulata?
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What else is Spathodea campanulata called?
Spathodea campanulata is also known as Spathodea campanulata.
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