Stereospermum tree is a species of family Bignoniaceae and is a herbal medicinal plant in Ayurveda. It is a rare plant naturally found in low country in Sri Lanka.
Common Classification | |
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Common Names | Stereospermum |
Scientific Name | Stereospermum chelonoides |
Sinhala Name | Palol |
Scientific Classification | |
Family | Bignoniaceae |
Genus | Stereospermum. |
Species | S. chelonoides |
Synonym | Bignonia suaveolens, Tecoma suaveolens |
Ecology | |
Category | Herb-Wild |
Growth Habit | Tree |
Duration | Perennial |
Origin | Indigenous |
Status | Threatened |
Property | |
Culinary / Edible | No |
Use as Herb | Yes |
Other Use | n/a |
Poisoned / Toxin | No |
Identification | |