Colvillea racemosa

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Common name: Colville's glory (English)

Family: Fabaceae (Bean)

Distribution: Endemic to Madagascar

Life form: Tree

Description: Colvillea racemosa (Colville's Glory) is a highly decorative tree in the bean family. It is native to Madagascar and produces bright orange blooms that appear from late summer to mid fall. Performs best in full sun to partial shade and well draining soil.

1: Plot 192 (192) • Accession: 8569*A
2: Plot 31 (31) • Accession: 2005-1183*A
3: Plot 35 (35) • Accession: 2006-0319*A
4: Plot 35 (35) • Accession: 2006-1248*A
5: Plot 50 (50) • Accession: 2000266*A
6: Plot 50 (50) • Accession: 88273*A • Origin: Madagascar
7: Plot 57a (57A) • Accession: 2019-0244
8: Plot 57a (57A) • Accession: 2019-0244

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Colvillea racemosa

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