Differences between flame of forest flower and Hibiscus flower
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Flame of the Forest (scientific name Delonix regia), introduced into Singapore during the first half of the 19th century, belongs to the bean family Fabaceae and subfamily Caesalpinioideae.1 It is planted as a shade tree in parks and open spaces due to its broadly-spreading crown, and is an ornamental species recognised for its exuberant scarlet flowers.2
Origin and distribution
The Flame of the Forest is a native species of Madagascar.3 It was discovered by Austrian botanist Wenzel Bojer in 1820 who then introduced it into Mauritius.4 Since then, the tree has been planted in most of Africa and Asia, including the Southeast Asian region.5 Growing in warm humid areas from sea level up to 1000 m in altitude, it can also grow in areas where there is no frost, such as South Florida and South California in the United States.6
The tree was introduced into Singapore as early as 1840.7 It is grown in parks, gardens and roadsides for its bright flowers and the excellent shade it provides. However, the tree sheds numerous twigs, leaves and large woody pods.8
Description
The Flame of the Forest is a medium to large-sized tree and can reach up to 20 m in height.9 It has a short trunk, grey and smooth bark, and root-like buttresses.10 Its crown is broad and umbrella-shaped, consisting of fine, delicate, lacy foliage.11 Leaves are bi-pinnate compound, 20 to 60 cm long, with 9 to 24 pairs of opposite side-stalks and numerous small leaflets.12 The leaflets are small and oblong, 8 to 12 mm long and 3 to 4 mm wide.13 Flowers are bisexual, large and showy.14
Growing in dense clusters and sometimes covering the entire crown, the flowers are flame-coloured or scarlet and faintly scented.15 The flower is made up of the calyx, five free sepals which are green on the outside and crimson inside; the corolla with five bright red petals, one of which has a prominent white patch streaked with red; ten stamens which are red with a white base; and a green ovary.16 Fruits are long, sword-like pods that dangle down from the branches.17 When the fruits mature, they split open into two halves to disperse hard, elongated seeds.18
The Flame of the Forest is a deciduous tree.19 Leaves normally fold at dusk but remain spread if illuminated by street lamps.20 The leaves are shed rather irregularly, often different branches at different times, but sometimes all the branches at the same time.21 It flowers best under sub-tropical conditions, especially after an extended period of dry weather.22 The trees shed their leaves at the end of the wet season and remain bare for several months during the dry season.23 With the return of the rains, new leaves are produced with new flowers, resulting in the characteristic scarlet, orange to crimson blooms.24 The attractive flowers can remain on the crown for several weeks.25 Leaf-shedding occurs at different times among individual trees in Singapore and other places that do not experience marked seasonal changes.26
Usage
The Flame of the Forest is often described as a spectacular and beautiful tree when it is in full bloom.27 It is therefore planted as an ornamental tree in parks, gardens and along roads.28 In addition, its broad umbrella-shaped crown makes it a good shade tree.29 The bark is used as a febrifuge (cooling drink to prevent fever).30
Variant names
Common name: Flame of the Forest.
Scientific name: Delonix regia or Poinciana regia.31
Other names: Flamboyant, Merak (Indonesia), Semarkat api (Malaysia), Seinban (Myanmar), Cabellero (Philippines), Hang nok yung farang (Thailand), Phuong (Vietnam).32
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Origin and distribution
The Flame of the Forest is a native species of Madagascar.3 It was discovered by Austrian botanist Wenzel Bojer in 1820 who then introduced it into Mauritius.4 Since then, the tree has been planted in most of Africa and Asia, including the Southeast Asian region.5 Growing in warm humid areas from sea level up to 1000 m in altitude, it can also grow in areas where there is no frost, such as South Florida and South California in the United States.6
The tree was introduced into Singapore as early as 1840.7 It is grown in parks, gardens and roadsides for its bright flowers and the excellent shade it provides. However, the tree sheds numerous twigs, leaves and large woody pods.8
Description
The Flame of the Forest is a medium to large-sized tree and can reach up to 20 m in height.9 It has a short trunk, grey and smooth bark, and root-like buttresses.10 Its crown is broad and umbrella-shaped, consisting of fine, delicate, lacy foliage.11 Leaves are bi-pinnate compound, 20 to 60 cm long, with 9 to 24 pairs of opposite side-stalks and numerous small leaflets.12 The leaflets are small and oblong, 8 to 12 mm long and 3 to 4 mm wide.13 Flowers are bisexual, large and showy.14
Growing in dense clusters and sometimes covering the entire crown, the flowers are flame-coloured or scarlet and faintly scented.15 The flower is made up of the calyx, five free sepals which are green on the outside and crimson inside; the corolla with five bright red petals, one of which has a prominent white patch streaked with red; ten stamens which are red with a white base; and a green ovary.16 Fruits are long, sword-like pods that dangle down from the branches.17 When the fruits mature, they split open into two halves to disperse hard, elongated seeds.18
The Flame of the Forest is a deciduous tree.19 Leaves normally fold at dusk but remain spread if illuminated by street lamps.20 The leaves are shed rather irregularly, often different branches at different times, but sometimes all the branches at the same time.21 It flowers best under sub-tropical conditions, especially after an extended period of dry weather.22 The trees shed their leaves at the end of the wet season and remain bare for several months during the dry season.23 With the return of the rains, new leaves are produced with new flowers, resulting in the characteristic scarlet, orange to crimson blooms.24 The attractive flowers can remain on the crown for several weeks.25 Leaf-shedding occurs at different times among individual trees in Singapore and other places that do not experience marked seasonal changes.26
Usage
The Flame of the Forest is often described as a spectacular and beautiful tree when it is in full bloom.27 It is therefore planted as an ornamental tree in parks, gardens and along roads.28 In addition, its broad umbrella-shaped crown makes it a good shade tree.29 The bark is used as a febrifuge (cooling drink to prevent fever).30
Variant names
Common name: Flame of the Forest.
Scientific name: Delonix regia or Poinciana regia.31
Other names: Flamboyant, Merak (Indonesia), Semarkat api (Malaysia), Seinban (Myanmar), Cabellero (Philippines), Hang nok yung farang (Thailand), Phuong (Vietnam).32
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