Flamboyant
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Flamboyant
Delonix regia
The Flamboyant tree is famous for its bright red flowers that look like flames! It grows tall and provides shade, making it a beautiful sight in parks and gardens.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Flamboyant is a striking tree with a broad, umbrella-shaped crown. It has large, showy clusters of brilliant red or orange-red flowers, often with one distinctively streaked petal. Its delicate, fern-like leaves provide a lush green contrast to the fiery blooms.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusDelonix
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each woody pod can hold up to 50 hard seeds, some able to sprout years later!
In some tropical places, it's called the 'Christmas tree' because it blooms in summer!
Its huge seed pods can grow up to 60 cm long and are used as musical shakers!
Its name 'Flamboyant' perfectly describes its fiery-red flowers, looking like bursts of color!
Special abilities
Ability
Sun Umbrella
Flamboyant has a wide, spreading canopy that creates excellent shade, helping other plants and animals stay cool.
Ability
Night Sleeper
Flamboyant's delicate leaves can fold up at night or during hot, dry periods, conserving precious water.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 500-1800 cm
- Spread
- 800-1500 cm
- Flower Size
- 8-12 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Amazilia tzacatl
Sips nectar, aiding flower reproduction.
shelters
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Builds nests and roosts in its branches.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Flame TreeRoyal Poinciana
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Stay clear of the tree branches and enjoy the flowers from a safe distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Flamboyant?
500-1800 cm
How wide does Flamboyant spread?
800-1500 cm
How big are the flowers on Flamboyant?
8-12 cm
When does Flamboyant bloom?
Summer
Is Flamboyant edible?
No
Is Flamboyant toxic?
Mild
What is Flamboyant's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Flamboyant pollinated?
Insect
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