Common Names: Gulmohar, Flamboyant tree, Royal Poinciana
Distribution: Native to Madagascar; widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
Height: Typically grows 10-12 meters tall, but can reach heights of 15 meters or more.
Leaves: Bipinnately compound, fern-like foliage with small leaflets.
Flowers: Large, showy, red-orange, with five petals, blooming in clusters during spring and summer.
Fruits: Long, woody pods (legumes) containing small seeds.
Growth Habit: Fast-growing tree, especially in tropical climates and forms a spreading canopy with a broad, umbrella-like shape.
Habitat: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates and requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses: Provides shade and is used for landscaping purposes and can help control erosion.
Maintenance: Requires regular watering, especially when young. Pruning may be necessary to maintain shape and remove deadwood. Generally low maintenance once established, tolerant of drought.
Environmental Impact: Provides habitat and food for birds and insects. It also helps mitigate air pollution and soil erosion.
