Poinciana: meaning, definitions and examples

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poinciana

 

[ pษ”ษชnหˆsiหษ™nษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant species

Poinciana is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, widely known for their large, flamboyant flowers and their often umbrella-like canopies. The most common species, Delonix regia, is also known as the royal poinciana or flamboyant tree, native to Madagascar and celebrated for its stunning, orange-red blooms.

Synonyms

Delonix, flamboyant tree, royal poinciana

Examples of usage

  • The park's poinciana trees were in full bloom this spring.
  • She decorated her garden with beautiful poinciana plants.
  • The poinciana is often seen lining the streets in tropical regions.

Translations

Translations of the word "poinciana" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น poinciana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‰เค‡เคจเฅเคธเคฟเคฏเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Poinciana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ poinciana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะนะฝัั–ัะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poinciana

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚คใƒณใƒˆใ‚ทใ‚ขใƒŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poinciana

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ poinciana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท poinciana

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์ธ์‹œ์•„๋‚˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆูŠู†ุณูŠู†ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poinciana

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poinciana

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡คๆฑ‚ๅ‡ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poinciana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ poinciana

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะนะฝัั–ัะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ˜แƒœแƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poinciana

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ poinciana

Etymology

The term 'poinciana' derives from the name of the 18th-century French botanist and horticulturist, M. Poinci, who is credited with introducing several ornamental plants to Europe from tropical regions. The genus was formally described in 1775 by the French botanist Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck. The plants are known for their vibrant flowers and foliage, making them popular in tropical and subtropical landscapes. Over the years, the poinciana has become associated with various regions, often symbolizing warmth and beauty due to its distinctive appearance during blooming seasons. The tree has also been widely cultivated outside its native range, often celebrated in parks and gardens for its stunning ornamental qualities.