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
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Fabaceae
Genus:	Colvillea
Species:	C. racemosa
Binomial name
Colvillea racemosa Bojer ex Hook.

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.[1]

The species is listed as "Least Concern" on the IUCN red list.[1]

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  Colvillea racemosa Flowers
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  Colvillea racemosa Flowers

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