Description
Origin: india, bangladesh, nepal, pakistan, siri lanka, thailand, vietnam, cambodia, malaysia and indonesia
It produces a profusion of reddish-orange flowers in spikes with an average of 15 cm in length.
The tree gum is known as bengal kino and is considered valuable by the pharmaceutical industry and for leather workers due to its tannin.
The species is capable of growing in a wide variety of soil, saline, alkaline, poorly drained swampy soils and in barren lands, except in arid regions.
A little of history…
In a western cane, it is associated with the spring season, especially through the poems and songs of the nobel tagore rabindranath prize that compared its orange flower to the flame of fire. In santiniketan, where tagore lived, this flower became an indispensable part of the celebration of spring.
In telengana, region of andhra pradesh, these flowers are especially used in the worship of lord shiva, on the occasion of shivratri.
Its flowers are also used to prepare a traditional religious festival of colors (holi) that is celebrated in India, Nepal and Pakistan.
The tree is said to be a form of agnidev, god of fire.
It is a sacred tree, referred to as a treasure of the gods. Sacred utensils are made of its wood, flowers are offered instead of blood in ritual sacrifices to the goddess kali
A multitude of uses in medicinal ayuvédica are attributed to it …
A beautiful example and full of history to add to our collection.
Germination Guide
🌍 South Asia and Southeast Asia including India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nepal, and Bangladesh
Moderate
Butea monosperma, commonly known as Flame of the Forest, is a deciduous tropical tree native to South Asia and Southeast Asia, prized for its striking orange-red flowers and traditional medicinal uses. The species exhibits hypogeal germination with relatively good viability (approximately 63%) when fresh seeds are provided with optimal conditions including scarification and warm temperatures. Young seedlings show distinctive growth patterns, with shoot die-back during summer months and flush emergence during the rainy season.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
10 – 28 days
Temperature
Min 20°C
Ideal 25°C
Max 27°C
Substrate moisture
💧💧 High
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Seed Pre-treatment
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Soaking — 24 hours
Soak seeds in room temperature water for 24 hours after scarification to soften seed coat and enhance imbibition
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Mechanical scarification
Scarify hard seed coat using sandpaper, knife, or hot water to improve water absorption and germination rate
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Additional notes
Mechanical scarification followed by 24-hour water immersion at room temperature. Alternative: soak seeds in hot water and let cool to room temperature.
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
Well-draining seed starting mix such as combination of peat moss and perlite, or sand with organic matter
Recommended container
Seed tray or plastic pot with transparent lid for humidity control
Growing Tips
Scarify seeds mechanically before soaking to ensure effective water uptake through the hard seed coat. Use indirect sunlight after sowing to prevent damping off while maintaining light exposure needed for germination. Maintain substrate moisture consistently without waterlogging by misting regularly. Fresh seeds are essential for best results as seed viability decreases rapidly during storage. Acclimate seedlings gradually to outdoor conditions before field planting. Provide partial shade during nursery stage to promote seedling establishment. Apply organic fertilizers once seedlings develop true leaves. The species prefers full sun and well-drained soil for long-term growth.
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