Koelreuteria elegans
Chinese Flame Tree, Flamegold
Other regional names: Golden Rain Tree
- Golden Rain Tree
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapindaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Koelreuteria elegans (commonly known as Chinese flame tree or Flamegold) is a tree within the Sapindaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia and the Pacific. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Fiji, Taiwan
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)
California, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms