Botanical Name : Albizia lebbeck .
English : Lebbeck tree .
Common names : Shirish , Kalo koroi, Frywood .
Family : Fabaceae (Leguminosae) .
Category : Outdoor Plant (Fabaceae) .
Description :
Structure : Shirish or Lebbek tree is a large deciduous tree with spreading crown,
attaining a height of 15-20 m.
Shade : Ample Shade .
Leaf : Leaf is feathery and bipinnate, with a delicate and
airy appearance. Leaflets 2.5-4 cm long and 1.5-2 cm wide
.
Flower : Flowers bloom in April-June. Greenish white,
heads globose, containing many flowers. Stamens are
longer than petals and sepals.
Fruit: The fruit is a legume, 12-30 cm long and 2-5 cm
wide. It contains 6-12 seeds.
Root type : Fibrous .
Distribution : Tropical and Subtropical Regions including parts of Bangladesh
,Southeast Asia and Australia.
Soil Condition : Well-draining sandy or loamy soils, but it prefers fertile and moist soils .
Water Resistance : Its exhibits moderate drought resistance once established but
generally prefers regular watering in dry conditions.
Solar : Prefers a warm and sunny climate .
Temperature : 20°C to 35°C (68°F to 95°F) and under full sun exposure.
Tolerance : Good tolerance to a variety of environmental conditions, including
drought and partial shade.
Propagation : Propagation of the plant is mainly caused by seeds.
General Use : Albizia lebbeck is a good timber tree, fast growing and suitable for a
forestation.
Botanical Name : Mimusops elengi .
English : Bullet wood, Spanish cherry.
Common names : Bokul .
Family : Sapotaceae .
Category : Outdoor flowering trees in the family
Sapotaceae.
Description :
Structure : Medium-sized evergreen tree with dome-shaped crown, attaining a height
of 10-15 cm. Trunk is grey, rough and round with spreading branches.
Shade : Ample Shade .
Leaf : Leaves are alternate, wavy-ended, shiny green
above and pale green underneath, elliptic, 8-10 cm and
and .4-7 cm wide. New leaves come out in spring .
Flower : Flowers are borne in axillary clusters, 1-6 in a
bunch. Flowers are small, white in colour. Its scent is
retained even if it dries. (summer up to autumn).
Fruit: Fruits are oval-shaped, red or orange in colour, 2-3
cm long; . 1-2-seeded. Flowers and fruits can be seen at a
time.
Root type : Taproot .
Distribution : Indian subcontinent and Myanmar is the home of the tree.
Soil Condition : Bokul (Mimusops elengi) prefers well-draining soil.
Water Resistance : Bokul (Mimusops elengi) exhibits moderate water resistance and
can tolerate short periods of drought once established.
Solar : Warm tropical to subtropical climate .
Temperature : 20°C to 35°C (68°F to 95°F) and under full sun exposure.
Tolerance : Good tolerance to a variety of environmental conditions, including
drought and partial shade.
Propagation : Propagation of the plant is mainly caused by seeds.
General Use : It is a suitable tree for roadside plantation. Its huge canopy provides
pleasant shade in gardens and parks. It can survive in stagnant water.
Botanical Name : Plumeria .
English : Frangipani .
Common names : Kaatgolap .
Family : Apocynaceae .
Category : Outdoor flowering trees .
Description :
Structure : Frangipani tree (Plumeria) structure types include small to medium-sized
deciduous trees and shrubs, with heights ranging from 2 to 8 meters (6 to 26 feet).
Shade : Dappled Shade
.Leaf : Leaves are leathery, elongated, and clustered at the
tips .of branches, arranged in a spiral pattern, and they
vary in size depending on the species .
Flower : Flowers are large, fragrant, and have five waxy,
overlapping petals with various colours like white, pink,
yellow, or red, often with a contrasting centre.
Root type : Adventitious .
Distribution : Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America, but it is
widely distributed and cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
Soil Condition : Prefers well-draining soil.
Water Resistance : Frangipani (Plumeria) exhibits moderate drought resistance once
established, but it prefers regular watering during dry periods for optimal growth and
flowering.
Solar : Warm tropical to subtropical climate .
Temperature : 20°C to 35°C (68°F to 95°F) and under full sun exposure.
Tolerance : It shows good tolerance to salt, making it suitable for coastal
environments, but it can be sensitive to frost and cold temperatures.
General Use : It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens, landscapes, and
tropical-themed settings due to its beautiful and fragrant flowers.
