Stereospermum colai is a species of flowering tree belonging to the family Bignoniaceae. It is commonly known as Padiri or Parijat in Hindi and Bangla, and as Kondrai or Kondrai-maram in Tamil.
The tree can grow up to a height of 30 meters and has a straight trunk with a diameter of up to 1 meter. The bark is greyish-brown and has deep vertical furrows. The leaves are compound, with 5-7 leaflets, and are arranged alternately on the branches. The leaflets are oval in shape and have a smooth surface with a pointed tip. They are 5-12 cm long and 2-6 cm wide.
The tree produces large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters during the months of May to July. The flowers are about 5-7 cm long and have a diameter of 6-8 cm. They are pink to mauve in color, with a white or yellow throat, and have a sweet fragrance. The fruit of the tree is a cylindrical, woody capsule that is 20-30 cm long and contains numerous winged seeds.
Stereospermum colai is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is commonly found in deciduous forests and along riverbanks. The tree is valued for its medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. The wood of the tree is also used for making furniture and other decorative items.
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