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Neolamarckia cadamba

Burflower Tree, Common Bur Flower Tree
Other regional names: Kadam +2 more
  • Kadam
  • Laran
  • Leichhardt Pine
Also known as: Anthocephalus cadamba (Roxb.) Miq. +8 more
  • Anthocephalus cadamba (Roxb.) Miq.
  • Anthocephalus indicus var. glabrescens H.L.Li
  • Anthocephalus indicus var. macrophyllus Pierre ex Pit.
  • Anthocephalus morindifolius Korth.
  • Nauclea cadamba Roxb.
  • Nauclea megaphylla S.Moore
  • Neonauclea megaphylla (S.Moore) S.Moore
  • Samama cadamba (Roxb.) Kuntze
  • Sarcocephalus cadamba (Roxb.) Kurz
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Neolamarckia cadamba (commonly known as Burflower-Tree or Common Bur-Flower-Tree) is a tree within the Rubiaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
El Salvador, Guatemala

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