Delonix regia commonly called Flamboyant or Royal Poinciana belongs to the Leguminosae family and originated in Madagascar. It is named after M. de Poinci, a governor of the French West Indies.
This regal flowering tree is now widely distributed throughout the tropics and the Caribbean and is one of the showiest trees when in bloom. It often reaches a height of 40-50 feet. To control its height you simply trim the branches 2 to 3 times per year.
It is used as a shade tree here in Guyana as well as in many of the islands. When in bloom there are
