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Couroupita guianensis, known by a variety of common names including cannonball tree, is a deciduous tree in the flowering plant family Lecythidaceae.
Learn about the cannonball tree, a tropical ornamental plant with large, spherical, woody fruits. Find out its scientific name, native range, flower characteristics, and cultural significance.
Couroupita guianensis often known as Cannon Ball Tree produces fragrant inflorescences that last for a day. These inflorescences are borne on thick tangled branches produced from the trunk. At maturity, the fruit drops on the ground with a loud thud baring its seeds suspended in pulp.
Jan 31, 2013 · The cannon ball tree is planted in gardens because the flowers, arranged on long stalks projecting from the trunk, are large, beautiful, pleasantly aromatic, and unlike any other flower a newcomer to the tropics has ever seen.
The amazingly complex, yellow, reddish and pinks flower of the Cannonball Tree are heavenly scented - a cross between a fine expensive perfume and a wonderful flower scent. These are 3" to 5" waxy, pink and dark-red flowers growing directly on the bark of the trunk.
Couroupita guianensis, which is also known as Cannonball Tree. Photo by Yasser Arifin. #Lecythidaceae
Jun 28, 2024 · The Canon Ball Tree. Common Name: Cannon Ball Tree. Botanical Name: Couroupita guaneensis. Family: Lecythidaceae. Origin: Guyana. A beautiful fast growing tree which reaches 25m in height. The leaves have a life span of approximately 6 months after which they are shed rapidly so that the crown is usually bare for a day or two.
