Gmelina philippensis

Parrot's beak, Snapdragon tree, Queen's tears

Message of the Flower

Mental Voice

The Mother’s Comment

The mind must learn to express only what is dictated by the Divine.

Colour

Bright yellow

Family

Lamiaceae

Person who named the flower

Adelbert von Chamisso

Flower Size

Approx. 2 inches

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

5

Floral Symmetry

Bilateral

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Smooth

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Tree

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Spring to early summer

Climate

Tropical and subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate

Soil Type

Well-drained, fertile

Temperature Ranges

Tropical

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to termites and other pests

Pollinators

Bees, birds

Habitat

Forests, edges of forests, secondary growth

Role in the Ecosystem

Nectar source for pollinators, shade provider

Ornamental

Highly ornamental

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Used in landscape gardening

Endangered Status

Not endangered

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