Photo Delonix - Flaming flower. by Svetlana M - nature, macro and close-up

Delonix regia - Delonix regia is a species of flowering plant from the Fabaceae family, noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of flowers. Often grown as an ornamental tree and given the name Royal Poinciana or Flamboyant, it is also known as Krishnachura, Gulmohar, Peacock Flower, Flame of the Forest, Malinche[1], and one of several named the Flame tree. The species was previously placed in a genus Poinciana, named for Phillipe de Longviliers de Poincy who is credited with introducing the plant to the Americas.

The tree's vivid red/vermilion/orange/yellow flowers and bright green foliage make it an exceptionally striking sight.

The Royal Poinciana is endemic to Madagascar, where it is found in the West Malagasy forest. In the wild it is endangered, but it is widely cultivated elsewhere. In addition to its ornamental value, it is also a useful shade tree in tropical conditions, because it usually grows to a modest height (typically around 5 m, though it can reach as high as 12 m) but spreads widely, and its dense foliage provides full shade. In areas with a marked dry season, it sheds its leaves during the drought, but in other areas it is virtually evergreen

published:

Sun 14 Sep 2008 20:44

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digital camera Nikon D80

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marrilena1 #1 Sun 14 Sep 2008 21:08

И впрямь пламя. Какое интересное дерево. Ни за что бы не догадалась, что это дерево, если бы не прочитала про него. А есть фото самого дерева полностью?

Svetlana M #2 Sun 14 Sep 2008 21:26

Само дерево можно увидеть здесь. Но это не мои
фотографии. У нас такие деревья украшают улицы. Но из-за того, что у него слишком большая крона, ветки его подрезают, чтобы движению транспорта не мешали. А это один маленький цветочек. Такие цветочки растут букетами на дереве и выглядят очень эффектно
http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/solo5519/album/41496/