Delonix floribunda
Delonix floribunda | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Delonix |
Species: | D. floribunda |
Binomial name | |
Delonix floribunda (Baill.) Capuron | |
Synonyms | |
Aprevalia floribunda |
Delonix floribunda is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is found only in Madagascar.
It has very large flat heads of yellow flowers in late spring. It is grown as a showy ornamental in rich soil in a temperate to tropical climate. It can be propagated from seed.
Sources
- Du Puy, D. et al. 1998. Delonix floribunda. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.
- Delonix floribunda
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