Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Orange, Black
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Rats
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar
Allergy
Anaemia, Kidney Disease
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Astringent, Diuretic
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Gum, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dyeing color for fabric, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather, Used to prepare a traditional Holi colour
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
BUTEA monosperma
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Flame-of-the-forest, Parrot Tree
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In German
Flamme -of -the- Wald
Stachelbeere
In French
Flame -of-the -forest
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Llama - de - la - bosque
Grosella
In Greek
Φλόγα - of-the - δάσος
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Chama -of-the -forest
Groselha
In Polish
Płomień -of -the- las
Agrest
In Latin
Flamma -of - Silva
hominem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Flame-of-the-forest and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Flame-of-the-forest and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flame-of-the-forest season is Spring and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flame-of-the-forest and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Flame-of-the-forest and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Flame-of-the-forest height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Flame-of-the-forest and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Flame-of-the-forest flower color: Orange and Black
Flame-of-the-forest leaf color: Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flame-of-the-forest pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Flame-of-the-forest needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
