Fengoky
Delonix decaryi

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A deciduous tree. It grows 3-10 m tall. The trunk is soft and the bark is flaky. The leaves are twice divided. The flowers are large and 7-8 cm across. The flowers are white. The fruit are long slender pods 35 cm long by 3.5 cm wide.

It is an at risk species. Also as Caesalpinaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Malagasy spiny forest. In Townsville palmetum.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, East Africa, Madagascar (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The unripe seeds are reported to be edible.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

It can be rgown from cuttings. It is used as a living hedge.

Its other names

Local names

Fengoky

Synonyms

Poinciana decaryi R. Vig.;