Pterocarpus indicus Willd.

Commonly refer to as Burmese Rosewood, the species originated from India and is exotic to Hong Kong.

The short-lived annual blooming season only lasts for a period of two to three days, when it paints the roadside with a vibrant brush of ephemeral yellow.

The tree was preserved in-situ.

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About wood products of Burmese Rosewood...

Burmese Rosewood is a kind of mahogany. The material is hard and rare. With its fine texture, it is often used as materials for furniture, musical instruments and artistic decorations.

The species has been rated as "endangered (EN)" by the "International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List" as it harvesting. Fortunately, it has high adaptability and less demanding requirements on growing soil, the reproduction of Burmese Rosewood is therefore relatively easy.