Kathi kayi mara

Kathi kayi mara(Delonixregia (W. Hk.) Raf. )one of the native trees in Kodagu which grows up to 20 m tall. The flame tree, is a species of flowering plant in the bean family,In many tropical parts of the world it is grown as an ornamental tree .The flowers are large, with four spreading scarlet or orange-red petal. It can tolerate drought and salty conditions. It prefers an open, free-draining sandy or loamy soil enriched with organic matter. The tree does not like heavy or clay soils and flowers more profusely when kept slightly dry.

Kodava

Kathi kayi mara

English

May flower tree, Gulmohar

Kannada

Kath ikayi mara

Botanical Name

Delonixregia (W. Hk.) Raf.

Family

CAESALPINIOIDEAE

Flowering starts

April

Fruiting ends

August

Uses

As garden and avenue tree because of its attractive flowers.