Chhuinpatuli
Stereospermum angustifolium
Outdoor Plants Difficulty: Moderate
📖 About this plant
Stereospermum angustifolium (syn. Stereospermum suaveolens — ‘Chhuinpatuli’ in Odia, also called Padiri) is a medium deciduous tree of the Bignoniaceae family. The tree bears pinnate leaves and panicles of pink-purple tubular flowers in spring. Wood is used for fuelwood and small construction. Bark and leaves are used in Ayurvedic medicine for respiratory complaints. The tree is one of the ingredients of Dasamoola — the famous Ayurvedic ten-roots formula.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Full sun
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Water
Regular; moderately drought-tolerant
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Humidity
Moderate
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Temperature
15-35°C
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Soil
Well-draining loam
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Fertilizer
Compost annually
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- India
- 📏 Max height
- 8-12 m
- 📐 Spread
- 4-6 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Spring (pink-purple tubular flowers in panicles)
- 🎨 Bloom color
- Pink-purple
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Deciduous pinnate green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 40+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Moderate
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- 🌱 Propagation
- Seeds, cuttings
🛡️ Health & Safety
🐾 Pet safe
✅ Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Common issues
- Leaf spot, caterpillar defoliation
💡 Care tips
- Plant in full sun. Used in Ayurvedic Dasamoola formula.
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