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Delonix regia (Hook.)Raf.

Synonyms

Poinciana regia

Common names

Flamboyant, royal poinciana

Extract from Wikipedia article

Delonix regia is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae. It is noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of flowers. In many tropical parts of the world it is grown as an ornamental tree and in English it is given the name Royal Poinciana or Flamboyant. It is also one of several trees known as Flame tree.[+]

Royal Poinciana tree (Flamboyant, Delonix regia) in Aspire Park at early morning. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkRoyal Poinciana tree (Flamboyant, Delonix regia) in Aspire Park at early morning. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Royal Poinciana tree (Flamboyant, Delonix regia) with flowers in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkRoyal Poinciana tree (Flamboyant, Delonix regia) with flowers in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsSand Trail, Doha, Qatar
Red flowers of royal Poinciana tree (Flamboyant, Delonix regia) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkRed flowers of royal Poinciana tree (Flamboyant, Delonix regia) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsSand Trail, Doha, Qatar
Royal Poinciana tree (Flamboyant, Delonix regia) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkRoyal Poinciana tree (Flamboyant, Delonix regia) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Red inflorescense of royal Poinciana tree (Flamboyant, Delonix regia) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkRed inflorescense of royal Poinciana tree (Flamboyant, Delonix regia) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsSand Trail, Doha, Qatar
Bright red flowers of royal Poinciana tree (Flamboyant, Delonix regia) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkBright red flowers of royal Poinciana tree (Flamboyant, Delonix regia) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Blooming Royal Poinciana tree (Flamboyant, Delonix regia) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 17, 2016
LinkBlooming Royal Poinciana tree (Flamboyant, Delonix regia) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 17, 2016
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar

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