About Peltophorum africanum Sond.
Peltophorum africanum, commonly known as the weeping wattle, is a semi-deciduous to deciduous flowering tree that grows to around 15 meters in height. It is native to regions of Africa located south of the equator. Its yellow flowers grow at the ends of branches, arranged in upright, showy sprays. In spring, water can often be seen dripping from the tree's branches; this phenomenon is caused by the spittlebug Ptyelus grossus. Immature spittlebugs gather on the tree's young shoots and get their nourishment by sucking sap from the tree. As they feed, they secrete pure water, which creates the 'weeping' effect that gives the tree its common name.
