Name : Heaven Lotus Botanical Name : Gustavia augusta L. Local Name : Heaven Lotus Family : Lecythidaceae Source : It is widely cultivated throughout India including Odisha. Native to South America, including Guyana, Surinam, French Guiana, and Brazil. Habbit : Tree
Descriptions It is a medium to large-sized tree Stem having grayish-brown coloration.
Leaves It is a medium to large-sized tree Stem having grayish-brown coloration. Leaves are large, glossy, entire, and simple. They are arranged spirally along the stems and are elliptic to obovate in shape. Flowers are large, showy, and fragrant. They are white, cream, or pale yellow in color, with numerous petals arranged in several whorls. Fruits are large, ellipsoid, or spherical, depressed.
Flower April-July
Fruit April-July
Use Wood is used as a timber and this plant is also used for ornamental purposes.
