Delonix Regia Gulmohar
Delonix regia, commonly known as the Royal Poinciana, Flame Tree, or Gulmohar, is a stunning flowering tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Madagascar but is now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world for its spectacular display of bright red-orange flowers. Here is a description of the Delonix regia tree:
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Size and Shape: The Royal Poinciana is a large deciduous tree that can reach heights of 10 to 15 meters (30 to 50 feet) or more. It has a wide-spreading canopy with a broad, umbrella-like crown.
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Leaves: The leaves of Delonix regia are fern-like and bipinnately compound. Each leaf is divided into multiple pairs of small leaflets, creating a delicate and lacy appearance. The leaves are typically bright green and add to the tree's overall beauty.
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Flowers: The Royal Poinciana is famous for its show-stopping, large, and flamboyant flowers. The flowers have four petals, with three of them being large and rounded and the fourth being slightly smaller and pointed. The flowers are bright red-orange in color, giving the tree its other common name, Flame Tree. The blooms appear in large clusters at the tips of the branches, creating a breathtaking sight when the tree is in full bloom.
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Bark: The bark of the Royal Poinciana is dark brown and has a slightly rough texture.
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Fruits and Seeds: After flowering, the tree develops elongated, flat seed pods that contain several seeds. The pods are initially green but mature to a dark brown color.
