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Oroxylum indicum, Shyonaka, Broken Bones Plant, Indian Trumpet Flower, Tree of Damocles, Midnight Horror

Oroxylum indicum

Shyonaka, Broken Bones Plant, Indian Trumpet Flower, Tree of Damocles, Midnight Horror
Family: Bignoniaceae
Origin: India and Southern China
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterPink flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The Oroxylum indicum, or Shyonaka, is a small tree typically reaching 10-20 feet in height. It is native to India and Southern China and is grown in USDA Zones 9-11. This tree enjoys full sunlight to semi-shade and regular, moderate water. In the spring, the Shyonaka tree produces scented pink flowers which are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. The flowers have an ethnomedical purpose, too, with practitioners occasionally recommending the use of their powdered form in the treatment of rheumatism, pulmonary complaints and gout.

The Shyonaka tree also bears edible, podded fruits that are considered a delicacy by those in India and southern China. The maturation of Oroxylum indicum fruits takes 7 to 8 months and the tree can produce up to 15-25 fruits per season. The texture of the fruits is pear-like, with a sweet and sour taste and a mild pine-like flavor. The fruits are thought to be nutritive and cooling, and in Indian Ayurvedic medicine they are sometimes recommended for use in the treatment of sore throats. The seed oil is also used.

When cultivating the Oroxylum indicum in the home, it should be grown in a well-draining soil with 65%-75% of shaded areas during sunlight hours. If planting in a container indoors, the plant can handle colder temperatures. The tree should be watered regularly, as long as the soil is not saturated. In cold regions, a pot-grown Oroxylum indicum should be brought indoors for any freezing temperature forecasted.





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Oroxylum indicum - Midnight Horror

Midnight Horror - the tree is grown as a collectible ornamental for its strange appearance. The long, podded fruits hang down from bear branches, looking like dangling sickles or swords in the night. Attractive off-white to pink flowers, nice landscape tree and conversation piece! Very fast growing, but reaches 15-20 ft as a small to medium size tree. Good choice for those who need to get a mature landscape tree in no time.
This plant loses leaves in winter.
This item is not certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona. Do not order it for shipping to to these states. More info
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot, large plant
8 Plants in stock
$39.95