Fauna
Plant

Chinese Flame Tree

Koelreuteria bipinnata

Also known as Chinese Golden Rain Tree, Bougainvillea Golden-rain Tree

Chinese flame trees develop broad, umbrella-shaped canopies of doubly pinnate foliage that provide dense summer shade. By midsummer, upright branched panicles erupt into vibrant yellow blossoms that attract a diverse array of pollinators. In early autumn, these blooms give way to papery, rose-pink lantern capsules that rustle in the breeze and linger long after the leaves drop.

DeciduousOrnamentalSummer-blooming
Chinese Flame Tree reference
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyAutotrophic (photosynthetic)
Predators
  • Scale insects
  • Leafhoppers
  • Root-knot nematodes
ThreatsUrban pest infestations, root compaction, and local forest clearing
HabitatsBroadleaf hillside forests, river valleys, and temperate urban green spaces
Life span50–150 years
Classification
  1. OrderSapindales
  2. FamilySapindaceae
  3. GenusKoelreuteria
  4. SpeciesKoelreuteria bipinnata
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskHigh
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is high
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Autumn Viewing: Look for papery, rose-pink lantern capsules hanging in clusters through the fall.
  • Foliage Check: Observe the doubly compound leaves to distinguish it from once-pinnate relatives.
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