Delonix tomentosa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
Genus: | Delonix |
Species: | D. tomentosa |
Binomial name | |
Delonix tomentosa (R. Vig.) Capuron | |
Delonix tomentosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar, where it is known only from the type specimen collected over 100 years ago. It has not been seen since and may be extinct. [1]
Delonix is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae. It contains trees that are native to Madagascar and East Africa. By far the best known species is the Royal Poinciana.
Delonix regia is a species of flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae native to Madagascar. It is noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of orange-red flowers over summer. In many tropical parts of the world it is grown as an ornamental tree and in English it is given the name royal poinciana, flamboyant, phoenix flower, flame of the forest, or flame tree.
Colvillea racemosa is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is also known by the common name Colville's Glory. Its genus is named for Sir Charles Colville, an ex Governor of Mauritius. The tree is particularly known for its bright orange flowers that grow in large cone or cylinder shaped clusters. After flowering, the tree produces long, flat, woody seed pods. The tree has small deep green leaves, superficially similar to Delonix regia.
Delonix baccal is a species of leguminous tree in the family Fabaceae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia.
Delonix boiviniana is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Madagascar.
Delonix brachycarpa is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Madagascar.
Delonix decaryi is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Madagascar.
Delonix floribunda is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Madagascar.
Delonix pumila is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Delonix velutina is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Madagascar.
Pentzia tomentosa is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is endemic to Namibia. Its natural habitat is rocky areas.
Aglaia tomentosa is a species of plant in the family Meliaceae. It is found in Australia (Queensland), Brunei, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam.
Freziera tomentosa is a species of plant in the Pentaphylacaceae family. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Helicostylis tomentosa is a species of plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname.
Horsfieldia tomentosa is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand.
Sloanea tomentosa is a species of plant in the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Thailand.
Tabernaemontana tomentosa is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is endemic to Mexico.
Delonix elata is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. Common names in English include white gul mohur, creamy peacock flower and yellow gul mohur.
Opuntia tomentosa, commonly called woollyjoint pricklypear or velvety tree pear, is a species of Opuntia found in Mexico
Papilionanthe greenii is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Bhutan.