Delonix regia is a flowering tree in the bean family Fabaceae, native to Madagascar. It is noted for its flamboyant display of orange-red flowers over summer, giving his common name Flamboyant, Phoenix flower, or even Flame of the forest. It is endemic to Madagascar's dry deciduous forests, but has been introduced into sub-tropical regions worldwide as an ornamental tree. In Vietnam, this tree is called Phuong vy, meaning Phoenix's tail. Because his flowering season coincides with the end of the school year, the flower of poinciana is sometimes called the Pupil's flower.
Delonix regia
Usually around 9 m high but can be up to 18m, Delonix regia is often wider than high, with twisty branches. The flowers are 8cm large, with four spreading orange-red petals up to 8 cm (3 in) long, and a fifth upright petal spotted with yellow and white. They appear at the ends of branches. The fruit pods turn dark-brown and woody as they mature, and can be up to 60 cm long, make this species unmistakable for most of the year. The leaves have a feathery appearance, are hairy and light bright green, long of more than 30cm.