Delonix regia Seeds

Description

Scientific Name:  Delonix regia

Common names:  Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana

Traditional Names:  Sein-pann-ni (Myanmar); Flamboyanes (Caribbean, Central America); Gulmohar or Gul Mohr (S. Asia); Kaalvarippoo (India)

Traditional Uses:  Flowers made into a tea to treat chronic fever, or to cure wounds due to antibacterial properties or inhaled to cure bronchitis, asthma and malaria

Leaves used to treat constipation, inflammation and arthritis

Seeds used to treat gum disease

Leaves can be roasted and crushed, then inhaled to cure scorpion bite toxicity

High antimalaria, antibacterial and possible anticancer potential

Hardiness Zone(s):  USDA Zone 10 – 13

Height: 9 – 12 m (30’ – 40’)

Water Requirements:  Moderate, drought tolerant

Sun Exposure:  Full sun

Form:  Semi-evergreen

Toxicity:  None