Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Black
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Rats
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaemia, Kidney Disease
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Astringent, Diuretic
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Gum, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dyeing color for fabric, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather, Used to prepare a traditional Holi colour
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BUTEA monosperma
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Flame-of-the-forest, Parrot Tree
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In German
Flamme -of -the- Wald
Holywood
In French
Flame -of-the -forest
Holywood
In Spanish
Llama - de - la - bosque
Holywood
In Greek
Φλόγα - of-the - δάσος
Holywood
In Portuguese
Chama -of-the -forest
Holywood
In Polish
Płomień -of -the- las
Holywood
In Latin
Flamma -of - Silva
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Zygophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Flame-of-the-forest and Holywood
Wondering what are the properties of Flame-of-the-forest and Holywood? We provide you with everything About Flame-of-the-forest and Holywood. Flame-of-the-forest doesn't have thorns and Holywood doesn't have thorns. Also Flame-of-the-forest does not have fragrant flowers. Flame-of-the-forest has allergic reactions like Anaemia and Kidney Disease and Holywood has allergic reactions like Anaemia and Kidney Disease. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Flame-of-the-forest and Holywood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Holywood
Season and care of Flame-of-the-forest and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Flame-of-the-forest and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flame-of-the-forest season is Spring and Winter and Holywood season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Acidic, Neutral and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Flame-of-the-forest and Holywood Physical Information
Flame-of-the-forest and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Flame-of-the-forest height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Flame-of-the-forest and Holywood are as follows:
Flame-of-the-forest flower color: Orange and Black
Flame-of-the-forest leaf color: Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Holywood
Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flame-of-the-forest pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flame-of-the-forest needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.