Poinciana gilliesii

ریشه

The genus name 'Poinciana' refers to Phillippe de Longvilliers de Poincy, a French governor of Saint Kitts who introduced the tree to the Caribbean. The species name 'gilliesii' honors John Gillies, a Scottish botanist.

مثال

• Poinciana gilliesii is commonly called the 'bird of paradise' tree.
• The vibrant flowers of Poinciana gilliesii attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
• Poinciana gilliesii is a popular ornamental tree in gardens and parks.