Xanthostemon Chrysanthus (Golden Penda) trees
The Golden Penda (Xanthostemon chrysanthus), an exotic tree introduced from Australia, is commonly planted along roads in Singapore. It flowers profusely during certain months of the year, covering the crown with thick bunches of yellow blossoms that last a few days (above).
So far the following species of birds have been observed visiting for it's nectar: Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) and Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot (Loriculus galgulus), Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus), Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier) and Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) and the Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus pattani)
The copious nectar is found at the cup-shaped depression at the base of the flower
Xanthostemon Chrysanthus (Golden Penda) trees
The Golden Penda (Xanthostemon chrysanthus), an exotic tree introduced from Australia, is commonly planted along roads in Singapore. It flowers profusely during certain months of the year, covering the crown with thick bunches of yellow blossoms that last a few days (above).
So far the following species of birds have been observed visiting for it's nectar: Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) and Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot (Loriculus galgulus), Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus), Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier) and Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) and the Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus pattani)
The copious nectar is found at the cup-shaped depression at the base of the flower