Koelreuteria paniculata Laxm.
Golden Rain Tree
The Golden Rain Tree is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree growing up to 7 meters (23 feet) tall, with a broad, dome-shaped crown. It is native to China and has been naturalized in Korea and Japan since at least the 1200s. The leaves are pinnate, 15–40 cm long, with 7-15 leaflets that have a deeply serrated margin. The flowers are yellow, with four petals, and grow in large terminal panicles 20–40 cm long. The fruit is a three-part inflated bladderlike pod, which ripens from orange to pink in autumn and contains dark brown to black seeds.
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Sapindales
Sapindaceae
Koelreuteria
The chemistry of Koelreuteria paniculata includes compounds such as flavonols, triterpenoids, and flavonoids. These compounds contribute to the plant's medicinal properties.
The Golden Rain Tree is cultivated for its ornamental value due to the aesthetic appeal of its flowers, leaves, and seed pods. It is also known for its medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Late summer to autumn
Spring
7 meters (23 feet)
Yellow
Temperate regions worldwide, including China, Korea, Japan, and various parts of North America and Europe.
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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