Delonix regia

Common Names: Poinciana
Family: Caesalpiniaceae

This is one of the classic flowering trees growing in South East Queensland, although it is not an Australian native. The wonderful spreading shape makes them wonderful for providing shade in a hot climate. The flowers are a bonus. Unfortunately, it isn't suitable for the modern suburban lot.

Where to buy Delonix in Qld

If you live in an area where it grows, the common red-flowered Poinciana should be readily available. Ask your local garden centre if they have poinciana for sale, or can order one for you.

If you can't find them in your local nursery, or would prefer to buy online, try:

National Tropical Plants

If you want to buy an extra large size tree, try the Advanced Plants page to see if there's a suitable nursery listed.

You may have to hunt around for named cutivars (including yellow or orange flowered types) or unusual Delonix species. If you operate a nursery offering such unusual varieties, you may wish to Advertise on this page.

More Links

Please note:The following links are for general information - some species or cultivars may be unavailable in Australia

Some plants also called "poinciana", especially overseas, belong to other genera such as Peltophorum or Caesalpinia

Delonix regia (Poinciana) James Cook University, Qld

Delonix regia (Bojer ex Hook.) Raf. New South Wales Flora Online

Delonix regia The Taxonomy Research & Information Network

Delonix regia Part of the "Meet the Plants" Pacific flora database of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, USA

Delonix regia (Bojer ex Hook.) Raf. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (PDF)

Delonix regia Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida

Pretty Poincianas University of Florida

Delonix regia Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)

Royal Poinciana Moody Demonstration Garden, Arizonia

Delonix regia at the ARKive website

Delonix regia Trees of Miami, Florida, USA

Delonix regia Ecocrop database, FAO

Red Flowering Trees to Fire-Up Miami-Dade Landscapes University of Florida (PDF) includes information on Poinciana

Hawaii - A Tropical Island Like Us? (Pictures of yellow flowered Delonix) Garden Voices blog, National Parks Singapore

Delonix regia (Bojer) Raf. Part of "Agroforestry in the Pacific Islands: Systems for Sustainability", United Nations University Press

'Ohai -'Ula Delonix regia. Kauai Community College, Hawaii

Gulmohar (Delonix regia) Flowers of India

Delonix regia AgroForestryTree Database

A Guide to Planting an African-American/African Focused Yard in Miami-Dade County University of Florida (PDF). Includes some useful notes on D. regia and some less common Delonix species

Improving Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Some Economically Important Trees by Seed Treatments and Growing Media (incl. Delonix regia) Journal of Horticultural Science & Ornamental Plants

Madagascar dry deciduous forests World Wildlife Fund

Delonix decaryi (formerly D. adansonioides), Images of Dry Tropical Habitat: Madagascar

Delonix elata AgroForestryTree Database

Delonix elata (White Poinciana) Flowers of India

Possible misspellings: Poinsiana, Pointsiana, Pointciana, Ponsiana, Ponsiana

News

Poincianas to stay in Chevron Island makeover
Gold Coast City Council say that two large poinciana trees will be retained in the proposed revamp of Chevron Island's main street. Source: Progress for main street makeover (May 2011)