Tabachín o Flamboyan
Royal Ponciana
Delonix regia
Royal Ponciana
Delonix regia
| Photos and text by David Nuñez |
| Aunque se parece al Flamboyán Enano (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) es de origen completamente distinto, ya que es nativa de Madagascar, aunque ya sea ha distribuido alrededor del mundo. También crece mucho más alto, alcanzando los 8-12 metros de altura. Sus vainas son mas grandes y alcanzan los 60 cm de longitud. Incluso son utilizadas como instrumento musical. A pesar de su amplia distribución, se le considera una especie Vulnerable. |
| Though similar to the Dwarf Poinciana (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) its origen is completely different, as it is a native of Madagascar, though it has now been distributed around the world. It also grows much taller, reaching 8-12 meters in height. Its seed pods are also much larger, reaching 60 cm in length. In fact, they are used as a musical instrument. Despite its wide range, it is considered a Vulnerable species. |
| Recomendamos estos libros sobre la Fauna de México. (Los nuestros son bilingues.) |
| To learn more about the Wildlife of Mexico, we recommend the following books. |
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