Which tree is known as the Indian Fire Tree ?

Well abid, i could not get the answer, when i did google, i could get only this.

hope this would help somewhat

http://www.clearwaterherbs.com/Vitamins-and-Minerals/Indian-Fire-Tree-Bark-can-put-an-end-to-Candida.html

Butea monosperma or the Palasa tree is also known as the Flame of the Forest, probably an answer to your question.

Although, Gulmohar tree is also called as Flame of the Forest, but since it has not originated in India, I would not call it the Indian Fire tree.

Palasa comes quite close with its fiery red, parrot's beak-like flowers. When these trees flower at the onset of the summer, the trees shed all its leaves and the entire countryside looks as if it is set on fire.

The Palas trees grow abundantly in the mountains of Sahydri ranges and the entire Western Ghats.

Not so sure but it may be a tree with fire shape leaves. Hope to see correct answer soon.

Sajeetharan,
Thanks , that link I also got in googling.
Kalyani,
I can't recognise the tree you mentioned.Thanks for your answer.

Abid, here is the photo of the tree! I do not know what it is called in Hindi (I am not sure but I think it is called Cheola or Dhak), but the leaves of this tree are used to make platters and cups for eating traditional meals in many states, especially in rural areas. The flowers of this tree are used to make saffron colored dyes for clothes and to make Gulal during festivals seasons.

Ya kalyani we can view this is rural areas..but never know what it is called.. :)

Hmm this is an interesting question, i checked google, but i found the same link as sajeetharan's. Waiting for the answer

Kalyani call Fire security, after your fire tree post fire has been spreading all through on forums!

Ha ha ha!!! Sajeetharan, dial 100 to call the fire brigade!!

Thanks Kalyani for giving the picture also.I had supplied the name to my daughter.Let her to confirm in discussion with her teachers.

You are most welcome Abid! Hope my information helps your daughter. :) :) :) I am positive that this is the tree that she wants!!

Thanks for sharing the link sajeetharan. Thanks for sharing this information.

I was wondering why such an old post was revived!!!
:dry: :huh: :ohmy: :unsure:

Fire worship is done in India, for prosperity, health, victory, thanksgiving, good crop, bountiful rain, etc. Twigs and dried leaves of some special trees

Oh!It is a very old thread I believe?. :ohmy: :ohmy: :ohmy:

Yes Nagalakshmi, it is a very old thread!

Sumit wrote:
[quote]Fire worship is done in India, for prosperity, health, victory, thanksgiving, good crop, bountiful rain, etc. Twigs and dried leaves of some special trees[/quote]

A very meaningless and unrequired response, the post is all about a certain and tree and the response is totally unrelated!

A perfect example of useless spamming!!

Kalyaniji Thanks for the information. I will share this with everyone I know.

Butea monosperma or the Palasa tree is also known as the Fire of the Forest