African tulip tree-small (IMAGE) USDA Forest Service ‑ Southern Research Station Caption The African tulip tree, Spathodea campanulata is native to African moist forests and has been introduced to many tropical islands. Its flowers are a bright vermillion. Credit T. Brandeis Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.