The African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata) features a distinctive structure characterized by its large, cup-shaped flowers that are bright orange to yellow in color. The tree can grow up to 30 meters tall and has a broad, spreading canopy. Its leaves are pinnate, with glossy, dark green leaflets, and the bark is rough and grayish. These adaptations enhance its aesthetic appeal and help it thrive in tropical climates.
By water
By wind
no it is not reproduce by leave
It is dispersed by explosive action.
yes
Wind dispersal
Well, honey, the African tulip has a more aerodynamic seed pod compared to the flame of the forest, allowing it to catch a ride on the wind and travel further distances. Plus, the African tulip's seeds are lighter and have better dispersal mechanisms, giving them a leg up in the dispersal game. So, if you're looking for a plant that knows how to spread its seed far and wide, the African tulip is your go-to.
it is a bulb and could be eaten if hungry enough.
Bioactive chemicals are the internal contents that enable the African tulip tree to kill insects. Flavonoids, phenols and steroids in African tulip tree leaves can be fatal to insect larvae and pupae, especially to mosquitoes whose plasmodium causes malarial fevers. The woody plant in question's (Spathodea campanulata) leaves also contribute to insect kills by the asfixiating, insect-lethal smoke from controlled burns.
To allow the seeds to be carried away by the wind.
Yes, cells in a tulip have a cell wall. The cell wall provides structure and support to the cell, and it also helps regulate what enters and exits the cell.
No, "bulb" is a common noun. It refers to a type of plant structure, such as a tulip bulb.