Anthocephalus cadamba

Kadamba, Burflower-tree, Kadam

Message of the Flower

Supramental Sun

The Mother’s Comment

We aspire that its rays may illumine and transform us.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

The Supramental by its very definition is Truth Consciousness, Truth in possession of itself and fulfilling itself by its own power.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - I: Descent and Transformation

The Supermind is in its very essence a truth-consciousness, a consciousness always free from the Ignorance which is the foundation of our present natural or evolutionary existence and from which nature in us is trying to arrive at self-knowledge and world-knowledge and a right consciousness and the right use of our existence in the universe. The Supermind, because it is a truth-consciousness, has this knowledge inherent in it and this power of true existence; its course is straight and can go direct to its aim, its field is wide and can even be made illimitable. This is because its very nature is knowledge: it has not to acquire knowledge but possesses it in its own right…

Sri Aurobindo, Essays in Philosophy and Yoga: Supermind and the Life Divine

Colour

Deep golden yellow, white

Family

Rubiaceae

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

The flower heads are large, up to several inches in diameter.

Flower Texture

Soft and fluffy due to numerous long stamens.

Number of Petals

Small, with the main attraction being the numerous stamens.

Floral Symmetry

Radial symmetry.

Fragrance of Flower

Yes, flowers have a pleasant fragrance.

Leaf Texture

Leaves are large, glossy, and smooth.

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite or whorled.

Leaf Color

Bright green.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Large, fast-growing tree.

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late spring to early monsoon.

Climate

Tropical to subtropical.

Water Requirements

Moderate to high; prefers wet conditions.

Soil Type

Fertile, well-drained soils.

Temperature Ranges

Prefers warm climates, not frost-tolerant.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Can be affected by pests like caterpillars and diseases such as leaf spot.

Pollinators

Attracted by bees and butterflies.

Habitat

Native to South and Southeast Asia; found in riverine and lowland forest areas.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides habitat and food for various wildlife; used for reforestation and soil stabilization.

Ornamental

Valued for its large canopy and fragrant flowers.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Timber used in construction, paper manufacturing.

Endangered Status

Not endangered, but habitat loss affects local populations.

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