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Delonix regia
Flame of the Forest, Red Flame, Phoenix Tree, Royal Poinciana, Flamboyant Tree, Semarak Api
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| Species Name | Delonix regia |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Flame of the Forest, Red Flame, Phoenix Tree, Royal Poinciana, Flamboyant Tree, Semarak Api |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Delonix |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Small deciduous tree, 9-10 m tall, with an umbrella-shaped crown. Leaves 20-60 cm long, bipinnately compound. Flowers 10-13 cm across, bright red and orange, in terminal clusters. Fruits are pods 30-75 cm long, flattened, woody, green, and ripening reddish brown to black.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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Large (>15 m) (1)
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3. Full Distribution
- Endemic to Madagascar
4. Habitat and Ecology
- In dry deciduous forests. Endangered in the wild.
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Up to 1000 m
6. Landscape Type
Urban Streets, Blue-green Corridors, Coastal Fronts
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Urban Streets (1)
Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
Coastal Fronts (1)
Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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Least Concern (1)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Least Concern
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Least Concern (1)
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Fast
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Has buttress roots
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
No
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun
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- Requires full sun and grows sparse in shade [1]
16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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High (1)
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- Grows well on the roadside
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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High (1)
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- Can grow in acidic and alkaline soils, pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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No (1)
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- Inferred from habitat association. [1]
20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Yes
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No (0)
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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No (0)
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
- It might be able to tolerate inundation but only for less than one month. Specimens around Kuala Lumpur survived flash floods.
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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No (0)
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- It is drought tolerant. Specimens at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, were tolerant of dry spells lasting three weeks and should be able to survive for one month.
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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No (1)
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
Yes
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No (0)
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- There was a termite attack at Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar Mantin, Negeri Sembilan, which affected most of the trees.
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- The tree has medicinal properties and is used for timber. It contains allelopathic compounds and can be used as a natural herbicide and pesticide. [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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