Colvillea racemosa

Colvillea racemosa is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae.[2] It is also known by the common name Colville's Glory.[3] Its genus is named for Sir Charles Colville, an ex Governor of Mauritius.[4] The tree is particularly known for its bright orange flowers that grow in large cone or cylinder shaped clusters. After flowering, the tree produces long, flat, woody seed pods. The tree has small deep green leaves, superficially similar to Delonix regia.

Colvillea racemosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Rosids
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Colvillea
Species:
C. racemosa
Binomial name
Colvillea racemosa

The tree is native to Madagascar, although it is now widely grown as an ornamental plant in Australia and North America. In its native range, the tree primarily grows in lowland forest and savannah areas.[5]

The species is listed as "Least Concern" on the IUCN red list.[5]

  • Colvillea racemosa Flowers
  • Colvillea racemosa Flowers

References
  1. Rivers, M. (2014). "Colvillea racemosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T34885A2857026. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T34885A2857026.en.
  2. "Colvillea racemosa Bojer ex Hook". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  3. "Colvillea racemosa - Colville's Glory". Flowers of India. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
  4. Dictionary - Backyard gardener
  5. "Colvillea racemosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
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