Delonix boiviniana

Delonix boiviniana

Family: Fabaceae

It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 metres tall. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of wood and resin.

Sowing instructions: Put the viable seeds in a container and pour boiling water over them and leave to soak in the water overnight. Prepare a germination mixture of 2 parts potting soil and 1 part compost. Plant the seeds in this mixture. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of the germination mixture and put the tray in a warm, shady spot. Water the seed tray once a week, keep the soil moist but not wet.

Locality: Andasoa, Madagascar. Harvest: November 2024