Delonix regia
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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
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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
- Madagascar
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
- Malawi
- Zambia
- Namibia
North America
Caribbean and Central America
Europe and the Middle East
- Spain (including the Canary Islands)
- Lebanon
- Egypt
- Iran
- Palestine
- Jordan
- Cyprus
- Saudi Arabia
Indian subcontinent
Asia
Oceania
- Australia (Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales)[4]
- Guam
- Northern Mariana Islands
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
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