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delonix

Scientific Name: Delonix

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Delonix regia: The Royal Poinciana, Flame Tree, or Flamboyant

Delonix regia is a vibrant and widely recognized flowering tree, celebrated for its spectacular floral displays and fern-like leaves. Belonging to the pea family, it is a popular choice for adding tropical flair to landscapes around the world.

Considerations for Pets

  • Mentioned as being harvested for beads, it's important to ensure pets do not ingest them if present.
  • The plant produces seed pods, which can be a potential choking hazard for pets if ingested.

Considerations for Children

  • Mentioned as being harvested for beads, it's important to ensure children do not ingest them if present.
  • The plant produces seed pods, which can be a potential choking hazard for children if ingested.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Delonix regia (Bojer) Raf.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family), subfamily Caesalpinioideae
  • Synonym: There is a mention of Delonix Regia TSN 26656 referring to the Taxonomic Serial Number.

Common Names

  • Royal Poinciana
  • Flame Tree
  • Flamboyant
  • Gul Mohr (in India)
  • Peacock Flower

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Madagascar, where it is now rare in the wild. Specifically found in the west (Tsingy de Bemaraha) and the north (including Orangea, Cap d'Ambre).
  • Widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Deciduous tree with a broad, spreading, flat-crowned habit.
  • Well-known for its "brilliant display of red-orange bloom."
  • Fern-like leaves.

Quirky Facts

  • The genus name Delonix is derived from the Greek words "delos" (meaning conspicuous) and "onyx".
  • It is considered to be the world's most colorful tropical tree.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Mention of root rot in Delonix regia caused by Fusarium oxysporum in Nigeria.

Further Information

  • ARKive (for Flame tree photos and facts)
  • The Plant List (for accepted species names)
  • Wikimedia Commons (for images)