Delonix regia is a species of flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae native to Madagascar. In many tropical parts of the world it is grown as an ornamental and in English, one of the names is it is given is Royal Poinciana (or Flame Tree).
During the spring (July), the entire tree is covered with clusters of flowers which can vary in colour. After flowering, it produces long brown seed pods which hang from it’s umbrella-like canopy. The poinciana is a popular used plant when landscaping in the Bahamas.
Stamp Releases
1971 Definitive Series (New Values) – 18c Royal Poinciana
Postcards
1953 – Mardon, Son & Hall Ltd (No.40-70)
1954 – Colorpicture (P5700 Series)
1964 – Lofthouse Agency Ltd (P25400F Series – Type FB)
1964 – Dexter Press Inc (DT-92300-B Series – Type A)
1964 – Dexter Press Inc (DT-92300 Series – Type C)
1964 – Dexter Press (DT-92300-B Series – Type D)
1969 – Dukane Press Inc (R24400 Series)
1977 – Calypso Distributors Ltd (10×111500 Series)
