Delonix regia
Flamboyan, Flamboyant Tree
Other regional names: Gold Mohar +3 more
- Gold Mohar
- July Tree
- Krishnochura
- Royal Poinciana
Also known as: Caesalpinia regia (Bojer ex Hook.) D.Dietr. +6 more
- Caesalpinia regia (Bojer ex Hook.) D.Dietr.
- Delonix regia subsp. flavida Stehle
- Delonix regia subsp. genuina Stehle
- Delonix regia var. flavida Stehlé
- Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
- Poinciana regia Bojer
- Poinciana regia Bojer ex Hook.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Delonix regia (commonly known as Flamboyan or Flamboyant Tree) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Angola, Assam, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belize, Borneo, Burkina, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Caroline Is., Cayman Is., Chad, China South-Central, China Southeast, Christmas I., Colombia, Comoros, Cook Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Himalaya, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Florida, Galápagos, Gambia, The, Ghana, Gilbert Is., Guatemala, Gulf of Guinea Is., Haiti, Hawaii, India, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jawa, Kenya, Laos, Leeward Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Libya, Malaya, Maldives, Mali, Marianas, Marshall Is., Mauritius, Mexico Central, Mozambique, Mozambique Channel Is., Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, Nicobar Is., Niger, Northern Territory, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Rodrigues, Réunion, Society Is., Solomon Is., Somalia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad-Tobago, Uganda, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Western Australia, Windward Is., Yemen, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe