Flowers Of Thailand

[Fiddlesticks]

http://www.pbase.com/larsjohnsson/image/76394900/original.jpg

Very nice indeed!

[SLESQ]

This flowering tree (genus, species, and common-name not known) was transplanted from a Chiang Mai tree farm 7 years ago, and until this year has thrived. Our Issan mae ban told me at the time that the tree is from Issan mangroves where they live trunk-high in swamp water. This beauty blooms at least once, sometimes twice a year, around June to August. The flowers appear as buds hanging from green stems in the daylight. In the dark of night, the buds burst open to delicate red blossoms that start from the top of the stem and bloom each night for a week down to the stem's bottom. Each morning, when the first rays of the sun shine through, the red blossoms drop to form a magnificent red carpet at the massive base and under the entire canopy.

Sadly, this year the first blossom did not happen; the buds and stems just fell. We treated the tree for bugs and the second blossom started 7 weeks later but does not appear to be that much better. The images are poor but I will post more here if they show in the next few days before the stems start to shed.

I would like to know the genus, species, and common-name so that we can look for expert help on restoring this beauty for next year.

I've searched and not found information or even images on line. Not looking for images but for meaningful information, thanks.

[SLESQ]

Guess not many ppl read this post as I received no replies, but thanks for one "like." No problem, our internet search came up with a common name: Indian Oak. Further research shows:

Barringtonia asiatica (Sea Poison Tree or Fish Poison Tree) is a species of Barringtonia native to mangrove habitats on the tropical coasts and islands of the Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean from Zanzibar east to Taiwan, the Philippines, Fiji, New Caledonia, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia.[1][2] It is grown along streets for decoratative and shade purposes in some parts of India, for instance in some towns on southeastern shore. It is also known as Box Fruit due the distinct boxed like shaped fruit it produces. http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photography-barringtonia-acutangula-plant-tree-indian-oak-image19804597

And for completeness with even better pictures of this magnificent tree

Hanging down the face of the waters edge, reflecting in the lake, strips of barringtonia acutangula besides Sword Lake are attracting a lot of people and photographers.

http://www.cpv.org.vn/cpv/Modules/News_English/News_Detail_E.aspx?CN_ID=481003&CO_ID=30438

[samuijimmy]

Guess not many ppl read this post as I received no replies, but thanks for one "like." No problem, our internet search came up with a common name: Indian Oak. Further research shows:

Barringtonia asiatica (Sea Poison Tree or Fish Poison Tree) is a species of Barringtonia native to mangrove habitats on the tropical coasts and islands of the Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean from Zanzibar east to Taiwan, the Philippines, Fiji, New Caledonia, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia.[1][2] It is grown along streets for decoratative and shade purposes in some parts of India, for instance in some towns on southeastern shore. It is also known as Box Fruit due the distinct boxed like shaped fruit it produces. http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photography-barringtonia-acutangula-plant-tree-indian-oak-image19804597

And for completeness with even better pictures of this magnificent tree

Hanging down the face of the waters edge, reflecting in the lake, strips of barringtonia acutangula besides Sword Lake are attracting a lot of people and photographers.

http://www.cpv.org.vn/cpv/Modules/News_English/News_Detail_E.aspx?CN_ID=481003&CO_ID=30438

Thanks for finding the name! not always easy!

If I had known it, I would have said.... we have another member who is good on tree ID but he's not been around lately... perhaps on holiday! ? I was waiting on him to tell you!

I am more of a shrub and flower man than trees!

Edited July 23, 2014 by samuijimmy

[samuijimmy]

reddish orange bloom on vine....(name escapes me for the moment! ) Blooming now on Samui.

[SLESQ]

We nearly lost a fabulous Cotton Rose Bush that has for years been infested with mealy bugs that kept returning. Wood Vinegar sprayed on the leaves and limbs every 5-6 days for three weeks, and ant powder at the root and trunk base to stop the transporting of mealy bug eggs, seems to have allowed new growth and a longer, beautiful life.

[samuijimmy]

Good tip there SLESQ.... ^ some plants more prone than others!

Some times one sees it on these... False Azalea...