African Tulip is a large flowering tree native to Western Africa. They are known for their big orange-scarlet trumpet-shaped flowers and huge glossy leaves. These large trees are suitable for open areas, and not planted near structures due to the brittle nature of their branches.
 
Botanical Name    : Spathodea campanulta
Family                   : Bignoniaceae
Origin                    : Tropical West Africa
 
English                  - African Tulip
Hindi                     - Rugtoora
Tamil                     - Patadi
Kannada               - Neeru Kaayi
Malayalam            - Phaauntan Maram