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Kukul Kakul - Amherstia nobilis

Kukul Kakul Amherstia nobilis Sri Lanka



“Kukul Kakul” in Sinhala commonly known as Queen of Flowering Trees it’s other namesake is “Pride of Burma”.This Flowering tree is a native of Burma. Scientific name is Amherstia nobilis. This Tree did not become widespread because it does not naturally produce seeds.
This flowering tree new leaves dangle from the branches much like handkerchiefs.this tree grow up to 10m tall.this is a one of most beautiful flowering tree in world and it is a delicate and slow growing plant. You can found this tree in Henarathgoda Botanical Garden in gampaha,Sri lanka.
Common Classification
Common Names Queen of Flowering Trees, Pride of Burma
Scientific Name Amherstia nobilis
Sinhala Name Kukul Kakul
Scientific Classification
Family Fabaceae
Genus Amherstia
Species A. nobilis
Property
Use as Herb No
Other Use Ornamental tree
Poisoned / Toxin No
Identification
Kukul Kakul Amherstia nobilis Flower
Kukul Kakul Amherstia nobilis Flower
Kukul Kakul Amherstia nobilis Flower
Kukul Kakul Amherstia nobilis Flower
Kukul Kakul Amherstia nobilis Leaves
Kukul Kakul Amherstia nobilis Leaves
Kukul Kakul Amherstia nobilis Tree Trunk
Kukul Kakul Amherstia nobilis Tree Trunk






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