Delonix boiviniana

Enhance your garden with Delonix boiviniana, a rare and stunning tree native to Madagascar that brings a touch of the exotic with its unique baobab-like trunk and lush, feathery foliage. Known for its thick, water-storing trunk and graceful branches, Delonix boiviniana is a distinctive member of the Delonix genus, offering a more robust, compact growth habit compared to the famous Delonix regia. With its bottle-shaped trunk and fern-like leaves, this beautiful, deciduous tree adds elegance and an architectural appeal to tropical and subtropical landscapes.

Delonix boiviniana is a rare, deciduous tree from the Fabaceae family, native to Madagascar. Often compared to its more famous relative, Delonix regia (Royal Poinciana), this species is admired for its graceful, feathery foliage, sculptural branching, and striking seed pods. With its fast growth and drought tolerance, it makes an excellent choice for tropical landscaping, shade gardens, and reforestation efforts.

Key Features:

Botanical Name: Delonix boiviniana
Common Names: Madagascan Flame Tree, Boivin’s Delonix
Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
Native Region: Madagascar
Growth Rate: Fast-growing
Mature Size: 10–20 meters (30–65 feet) tall
Trunk & Branches: Wide-spreading, creating an umbrella-like canopy
Leaves: Feathery, bipinnate, bright green, providing light shade
Flowers: Small, pale yellow to cream-colored, less showy than Delonix regia
Fruits: Large, woody seed pods, characteristic of the Delonix genus
Season: Deciduous in dry seasons

Growing Conditions:

Sun Exposure: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-draining, sandy, or loamy soil
Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Temperature Tolerance: Prefers warm, tropical to subtropical climates; not frost-hardy
Humidity: Adaptable but thrives in moderate humidity