Characteristics of Royal Poinciana

Learn about the Poinciana tree

The aliases of Delonix regia are golden phoenix flower, fire tree, etc.

The Delonix regia is a large deciduous tree with bright red flowers. It is known as one of the most colorful trees in the world. It is also the national flower of many countries and the city flower of many cities.

The Delonix regia is native to Madagascar and tropical areas around the world. It is now distributed in the southwest and southern regions of my country. It has lush, dense and broad branches and leaves, and is loved by many people.

The value of royal poinciana

Delonix regia is not only a famous tropical ornamental tree species, but its bark also has certain medicinal value. It can calm the liver and suppress yang, relieve fever and clear toxins. Its roots can also treat rheumatism, dizziness and other symptoms. It is a tree species that is not only beautiful but also has high practical value.

Characteristics of Royal Poinciana

As a large deciduous tree, the Delonix regia can reach a height of 20 meters and a breast diameter of 1 meter.

The Delonix regia tree has a broad umbrella shape with many spreading branches. Its bark is rough and gray-brown, and its twigs are covered with short hairs and have obvious lenticels.

The leaflets of the Delonix regia are densely grown, small and oblong, with entire margins, obtuse apex and skewed base. The leaf surface is smooth and thin, blue-green in color, with only the midrib being obvious, and both sides covered with silky hairs.

When the leaves fall in winter, countless small leaves fall like snowflakes. Delonix regia likes to live in an environment with high temperature, humidity and plenty of sunshine. The suitable temperature for its growth is 20-30 degrees Celsius. Fertile soil with good drainage is suitable for its growth.