The new leaves of these trees hang at the tip of the branches and looking like handkerchiefs.
The scientific name is Maniltoa Browneoides.
It is a native of New Guinea.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
The Handkerchief Tree
Driving or walking along Singapore roads the handkerchief trees will catch your attention.
The new leaves of these trees hang at the tip of the branches and looking like handkerchiefs.
The scientific name is Maniltoa Browneoides.
It is a native of New Guinea.
The new leaves of these trees hang at the tip of the branches and looking like handkerchiefs.
The scientific name is Maniltoa Browneoides.
It is a native of New Guinea.
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Thank you so much for this post.i was going nuts searching for pics of that tree i saw in Singapore and one fine day... a couple of days back i was led to ur post. i am a very happy person for now i know the Handkerchief Trees.Have linked u in my post.Hope u don't mind.:)
ReplyDeleteGlad my post on the Handkerchief trees is of some help.
ReplyDeleteShould you need information on plants, you could drop a line to the National Parks at: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_chronocontact&chronoformname=feedback_form&Itemid=48&Itemid=82