Royal Poinciana - Flamboyant - Krishnachura - Gulmohar - Peacock Flower - Flame of the Forest -
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ourjrnyIn album: Flowering Trees of Hawai`i ~ Summer...In Webshots channel: travel - Date uploaded: Jun 8, 2008
"Delonix regia is a species of flowering plant from the Fabaceae family, noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of flowers. Often grown as an ornamental tree and given the name Royal Poinciana or Flamboyant, it is also known as Krishnachura, Gulmohar, Peacock Flower, Flame of the Forest, Malinche, and one of several named the Flame tree. The species was previously placed in a genus Poinciana, named for Phillipe de Longviliers de Poincy who is credited with introducing the plant to the Americas. The tree's vivid red/vermilion/orange/yellow flowers and bright green foliage make it an exceptionally striking sight. The Royal Poinciana is endemic to Madagascar, where it is found in the West Malagasy forest. In the wild it is endangered, but it is widely cultivated elsewhere. In addition to its ornamental value, it is also a useful shade tree in tropical conditions, because it usually grows to a modest height (typically around 5 m, though it can reach as high as 12 m) but spreads widely, and its dense foliage provides full shade. In areas with a marked dry season, it sheds its leaves during the drought, but in other areas it is virtually evergreen." Information Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Poinc iana
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8 comments
it is truly Flamboyant and striking! brilliant!
said Stzar
I'm going to have to avoid Hawaii because they won't get me back on the plane . They will have to unclasp my hands from the nearest tree ;-)
said mirlen101
A lovely photo and this is yet another tree that grows very well out here, especially in the tropical regions of our far north.
said georgieboy98
I love these twirly branches as well as the show stoppin blooms!! :.)
said ann7f
It is beautiful!
said dianeaub
Very pretty,well done~
said kentuckyblueman
In my country, we also call it Flamboyant.. very pretty when it's blooming.
said rfna70
Oh,it looks Royal indeed!
said torokbel102
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