Delonix regia

Delonix regia is a species of flowering plant from Madagascar. It is known for its fern-like leaves and orange-red flowers.

For many years, the tree was popular but nobody knew where the it came from. Then, in 1932, its home was discovered in Madagascar by J. Leandri.[1]

Other names

Delonix regia has many names. Some people call it "flame tree", peacock flower,[2] royal poinciana,[2] and flamboyant tree.[2]

Description

Delonix regia grows to about 10 m (33 ft) tall. The bark is light brown with lenticels.[3] The leaves look similar to ferns. It has bright orange-red flowers in the summer.

  • Frontal, lateral and rear views of a flower
  • Pollen grains of Delonix regia
  • Close up of bark
  • Close-up of part of a leaf

Distribution

Madagascar is the home of Delonix regia. Over a long time, it has been spread worldwide. It is endangered in the wild in Madagascar, but it is popular and quite common in other countries.[3]

Africa

North America

Caribbean and Central America

Europe and the Middle East

Indian subcontinent


Asia

Oceania

Significance

Delonix regia is the state tree of Delhi, the capital of India.[5] It is also the state tree of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Its blossom is the national flower of St. Kitts and Nevis.[6] It is also the city flower of Sepang district in Malaysia.[7]

In Vietnam, it is the mascot of Thammasat University.

References

  1. ↑ Everard, Barbara; Morley, Brian (1970). Wildflowers of the World. New York: G.P. Putnams Sons. p. Text to plate 113.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Weeds of Australia, retrieved 24 October 2024
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Krishen, P. (2006). Trees of Delhi: A Field Guide. Delhi: Dorling Kindersley (India). pp. 296–7. ISBN 978-0-14400-070-8.
  4. ↑ "Delonix regia – Royal Poinciana". Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  5. ↑ "Delhi: Area, Population, Languages and Other Details". Dashamlav. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "How We Are Governed, St. Kitts & Nevis - National Symbols". Archived from the original on 1 October 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  7. ↑ "Bunga Rasmi Mpsepang". Portal Rasmi Majlis Perbandaran Sepang. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
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