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Yellow Flametree

Peltophorum pterocarpum

Range: Native to Southeast Asia and northern Australia; widely planted in tropical regions

The Yellow Flametree is a fast-growing ornamental tree admired for its brilliant yellow flower clusters and broad, umbrella-like canopy. Native to Southeast Asia and northern Australia, Peltophorum pterocarpum is commonly used as a shade tree along streets and in parks throughout the tropics. It has finely divided, fern-like leaves and produces spectacular golden blooms in late spring or summer, often attracting bees and butterflies. The flowers are followed by flat, reddish-brown seed pods. Its striking appearance and tolerance for urban conditions make it a popular choice in tropical landscaping.

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Poinciana Amarilla

Peltophorum pterocarpum

Distribución: Nativa del sudeste asiático y el norte de Australia; ampliamente plantada en regiones tropicales

La poinciana amarilla es un árbol ornamental de rápido crecimiento, conocido por sus vistosos racimos de flores amarillas y su copa amplia en forma de sombrilla. Originario del sudeste asiático y el norte de Australia, Peltophorum pterocarpumse utiliza comúnmente como árbol de sombra en calles y parques de regiones tropicales. Tiene hojas finamente divididas que recuerdan a los helechos, y florece a fines de la primavera o en verano, atrayendo abejas y mariposas. Las flores dan paso a vainas planas de color marrón rojizo. Por su belleza y tolerancia a las condiciones urbanas, es una opción popular en el paisajismo tropical.

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