Delonix regia is a species of flowering plant in the family
Fabaceae, subfamily
Caesalpinioideae. It is noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of flowers. In many tropical parts of the world it is grown as an
ornamental tree and in English it is given the name
Royal Poinciana or
Flamboyant. It is also one of several trees known as
Flame tree.