Not a great picture. But I was just happy to have identified the tree - thanks to Madras Ramblings. I think this is the showy silk cotton tree - Fruit is a capsule reaching almost a foot in length by 2-2.5 inches in diameter, filled with silky cotton and round seeds.
Flowering happens in Nov- Jan. This was taken on a hot summer day in March. No leaves, no flowers when I took the photograph. Will replace it with a better one soon. For now, I am glad I could identify it.
Picture taken - Madhapur, Hyderabad.
Botanical name: Bombax insigne Family: Bombacaceae (Silk Cotton Tree family)
flower (source - flowersofindia.net)
Note ( April 7, 2011) - I hope the identification is correct. The picture of the right was taken in March in South Delhi. Popularly known as the Kapok or the Semal tree. They are a beautiful sight in full bloom
Oh wow! Thatz some interesting info! Hv to keep my eyes open for this one when I am in Madhapur next time :)
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ReplyDeleteI think this silk cotton is what we call 'savri' cotton, here in Maharashtra. Pillows filled with it are super-soft.
Welcome Manju! And thanks for the info.
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ReplyDeletei find the silk cotton tree absolutely fascinating!! there was a huge old one in lalbagh.. and the cotton was all over the ground.
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