TreeCultivatedPerennialMedicinal

Delonix regia (Bojer ex Hook.)Raf.

Gold mohar

Description

Delonix regia is a large ornamental deciduous tree, usually 10–15 m tall, with a wide umbrella-shaped crown. The bark is smooth greyish-brown, becoming rough with age. Leaves are large, bipinnately compound, often 30–50 cm long, with numerous small opposite leaflets giving a feathery appearance. Leaflets are tiny, oblong, and arranged densely along secondary axes. Flowers are large, bisexual, bright red to orange-red, and arranged in terminal clusters. Each flower has five unequal petals, with one upper petal often marked with white or yellow patterns. Stamens are long and prominent. Fruits are very large, woody, flattened pods, often 30–60 cm long, remaining attached for several months and containing numerous hard seeds.

Diagnostic Characters

Vegetative

Umbrella-shaped crown. Very fine bipinnate leaves.

Floral

Large red-orange flowers. Showy ornamental display.

Fruit & Seed

Extremely long woody pods.

Distribution

Native range: Native to Madagascar. Cultivated worldwide in Tropical and subtropical regions.

In Pakistan: Common ornamental tree in Parks, Roadsides, Universities, Gardens.

Phenology

Flowering

Fruiting

Flowering: April–June Fruiting: July–January

Ethnobotany & Uses

Ornamental Importance

One of the world's most popular flowering trees. Used for Avenue plantation, Landscaping, Shade tree.

Medicinal Importance

Traditional uses include Anti-inflammatory preparations, Fever remedies. Plant contains Flavonoids, Tannins, Phenolic compounds.

Ecological Importance

Provides shade. Supports pollinating insects.

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Where it grows on campus

North-North-West Campus2

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Taxonomic Notes

Delonix regia is one of the most recognizable Fabaceae trees due to its Bright red flowers, Huge pods, Fern-like leaves, UniFlora Field Recognition Tip 🌿. Look for 🌳 Wide spreading crown, 🍃 Feather-like leaves.

References

World Flora Online.