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Delonix regia (Bojer ex Hook.) Raf.

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©Mark W. Skinner. Jamaica, Discovery Bay. August 1980
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W.D. Brush. Provided by USDA Forest Service. United States, Florida. 1960. Provided By National Agri

Plant Details

Scientific Name: Delonix regia (Bojer ex Hook.) Raf.
Family Name: Fabaceae Lindl. - Pea family
Common Name: royal poinciana
Symbol: DERE
Group: Dicot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:49 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Tree

Synonyms

  • Poinciana regia Bojer ex Hook.

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
UPL UPL FACU

Species Range Map