Delonix regia
Posted: July 2nd, 2013, 6:59 am
| Botanical Name | Delonix regia |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Delonix |
| Specie | regia |
| Local Name | Gul-moher |
| Common Name | Flame of the Forest |
| Cultivar Name | N/A |
| Flowering Months | Summer |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Growing Areas | Any Tropical Area, Karachi, Lahore |
| Frost Tender | No |
| Exposure | Full sunlight |
| Soil pH | Tolerant |
| Propagation | Seed, Cuttings |
| Uses | Ornamental |
| Description | Delonix regia is one of the most beautiful trees in the world. Like Bauhinia, one petal is always unique. The tree is very delicate in terms of low temperature. Seeds almost never grow and they require very special treatment to increase germination probability. Termite attacks the wood. The wood is delicate. The height is medium height. No fragrance, but flowers extremely showy. |