Delonix elata (Mseele)

Delonix elata, Poinciana elata, Delonix decaryi, Mseele, White Poinciana, White Gul Mohur, Vaadhanaaraayanan

Botanical names: Delonix elata, Poinciana elata, Delonix decaryi

Common names: Mseele, White Poinciana, White Gul Mohur, Vaadhanaaraayanan

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: India

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantFragrant plant

Endemic to India, this is a 20-25 ft tall tree, with white fragrant flowers. This rare tree is a close relative of popular Delonix regia and has similar growth habit and characteristics, but flowers are white. In India it has medicinal use: leaves are used as febrifuge, antiperiodic, antirheumatic and stimulant.


Similar plants: Delonix elata (Mseele)




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