Saraca cauliflora,
or also known as S. Thaipinensis, Yellow
Saraca, Talan and Gapis, originated from Myanmar, Indochina, Peninsular
Malaysia, Indonesia (Java) and much of Southeastern Asia. It belongs to the
plant family of Fabaceae (Leguminosae).
Saraca cauliflora’s inflorescence consists of clusters of
tiny yellow flowers with protruding stamens and pistil and has a habit of
flowering on the trunk and branches, fragrant in the evening. A cluster can be
up to a foot in diameter. New leaves are soft and in pale pink that slowly
stiffen to green. This evergreen tree can grow up to 8 meters with a rounded
canopy. It strives in partial to full sun with moderate amount of water.
Look out for them at the Canoe Shed.
Pictures
(Saraca cauliflora found near the canoe shed)
(Clusters of yellow inflorescence)
(The buds before forming into flowers)
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