What is the common name for the flamboyant tree?
Delonix regia), also called flamboyant tree or peacock tree, strikingly beautiful flowering tree of the pea family (Fabaceae). It is native to Madagascar, and it has been widely planted in frost -free regions for its large scarlet to orange flowers and its shade. The Flamboyant tree (Delonix regia) is originally from Madagascar, off the coast of East Africa. Over the centuries, it has been widely introduced in tropical areas around the world, including the Caribbean. The Flamboyant is known as one of the most beautiful flowering trees in the world.