The difference between flame tree and flame flower

Differences in tree species:

The flame tree is a tree, while the flame flower is a shrub.

The difference in height:

The flame tree can grow up to 10 meters tall, while the flame flower is only 3 meters tall.

The difference between flowers:

The flowers of the flame tree are like a small cloth bag, wrapping all the stamens inside. The upper part of the flower is dark orange-red, and the lower part is yellow, just like a burning flame, and the edge of the flower is surrounded by a layer of gold thread.

The flower of the flame flower is composed of 4 petals, 8 stamens, and is yellow in color.

The difference between leaves:

Flame Tree: Its leaves are about 5 cm to 9.5 cm long and about 3.5 cm to 5 cm wide.

Flame Flower: Its leaves are relatively large, about 12 cm to 30 cm in length and about 9 cm to 15 cm in width.

The difference between fruits:

The fruit of the flame tree is about 15 cm to 25 cm long and about 3.5 cm wide, while the fruit of the flame flower is much smaller and cylindrical, only 3.5 cm long.

Differences in origin:

The flame tree is a plant originally from Africa. It is now grown in very few countries in the world, and in China it is only grown in Yunnan, Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong and other places. The flame flower is originally from China, and is now more widely grown in the Northeast.

The above is the most obvious difference between the two plants. Although they are both highly ornamental, the flame flower also has certain medicinal effects. It can be used alone or mixed with other medicines to treat a variety of diseases.