Pterospermum acerifolium

Maple-leaved bayur tree, Kanak Champa

Message of the Flower

Realisation of the Supramental Riches

The Mother’s Comment

Can manifest only after the transformation of human consciousness.

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

White, cream white, yellow brown

Family

Malvaceae

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Large, can be up to 15 cm in diameter.

Flower Texture

Velvety

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Yes, the flowers are fragrant, especially at night.

Leaf Texture

Smooth

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green, turning to yellow or red before falling.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Tree

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late spring to early summer

Climate

Tropical to subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

Temperature Ranges

Tropical to subtropical climates.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally pest-free but watch for typical garden pests and fungal diseases.

Pollinators

Attracted by bees and other night pollinators due to its fragrance.

Habitat

Native to Southeast Asia, found in forests and cultivated in gardens.

Role in the Ecosystem

Native to Southeast Asia, found in forests and cultivated in gardens.

Ornamental

Widely grown for its ornamental value, particularly for its striking flowers and large, decorative leaves.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Wood used in construction and furniture.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered, but habitat destruction could affect local populations.