Flame tree (Delonix regia)

The flame tree, also known as royal poinciana or flamboyant, is a member of the bean family (Leguminosae) and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful tropical trees in the world ^{(2) (1) (3)}. This aptly named tree produces striking flame-like scarlet and yellow flowers in spring before the leaves emerge ^{(2) (3)}. As the trees mature, they develop broad umbrella-shaped crowns, and are often planted for their shade-giving properties ⁽²⁾. The delicate, fern-like leaves are composed of small individual leaflets, which fold up at the onset of dusk ⁽²⁾. This tree produces brown, woody seed pods that reach lengths ... Learn more in our fact file below