Delonix pumila is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.[1]
It is a small, dwarfed tree growing up to 3 meters tall. It is a slow-growing plant which loses its leaves during the dry season, and develops a swollen caudiciform trunk as it matures. Its flowers open at night, and have white petals, including an upper petal with a narrow tubular nectariferous claw, and long dark stamens.[1]
This species is limited to a small area around Toliara in southwestern Madagascar. It has been found near ‘La Table’ hill approximately 25 km east of Toliara, along the escarpment edge of the adjacent Mahafaly Plateau, and in an area south of Onilahy River. Its estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) is 311 km2 and the area of occupancy (AOO) is 93 km2.[1]
It inhabits spiny thicket and coastal bushland with succulent species of Euphorbia on limestone rock, from sea level up to 160 meters elevation.[1]
Its night-opening flowers are thought to be pollinated by moths.[1]
The spiny thicket plant communities of southern Madagascar are threatened by human activity. The climate is arid, and mature thicket grows and regenerates slowly. It is being degraded by livestock grazing, firewood collecting, charcoal production, selective logging, and agricultural expansion. The species' main population is close to Toliara, a large and expanding town, which increases human impact on the landscape, including road-building and widening. Collection of mature specimens from the wild for sale internationally as ornamental plants is also a threat.[1]
It is cultivated as an ornamental plant.[1]
Delonix pumila is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Delonix pumila es una especie de leguminosa (familia Fabaceae). Se encuentra únicamente en Madagascar en la provincia de Toliara.
Delonix pumila fue descrita por Du Puy, Phillipson & R.Rabev. y publicado en Kew Bulletin 50(3): 465–466, f. 2H–P, map 1. 1995.[2]
Delonix: nombre genérico que deriva de las palabras griegas δηλος ( delos ), que significa "evidente", y ονυξ ( ónix ), que significa "garra", refiriéndose a la forma de los pétalos[3]
pumila: epíteto latino que significa "enana, pequeña"[4]
Delonix pumila es una especie de leguminosa (familia Fabaceae). Se encuentra únicamente en Madagascar en la provincia de Toliara.
Poinciana adansonioides R.Vig.[3]
Kategoria zagrożeniaDelonix pumila – gatunek wianowłostki z rodziny bobowatych (Fabaceae) z podrodziny brezylkowych (Caesalpinioideae). Występuje endemicznie na Madagaskarze, w prowincji Toliara[2].
Rośnie w bioklimacie półsuchym. Występuje na wysokości do 500 m n.p.m[2].
Według Czerwonej Księgi jest gatunkiem zagrożonym. Zaobserwowano go tylko na dwóch stanowiskach w południowo-zachodniej części Madagaskaru. Jest ograniczony do obszarów kserofitycznych zarośli. Są one podatne na pożary i nie znajdują się one na obszarach chronionych[3].
Delonix pumila – gatunek wianowłostki z rodziny bobowatych (Fabaceae) z podrodziny brezylkowych (Caesalpinioideae). Występuje endemicznie na Madagaskarze, w prowincji Toliara.
Rośnie w bioklimacie półsuchym. Występuje na wysokości do 500 m n.p.m.
Według Czerwonej Księgi jest gatunkiem zagrożonym. Zaobserwowano go tylko na dwóch stanowiskach w południowo-zachodniej części Madagaskaru. Jest ograniczony do obszarów kserofitycznych zarośli. Są one podatne na pożary i nie znajdują się one na obszarach chronionych.
Delonix pumila é uma espécie vegetal da família Fabaceae.
Apenas pode ser encontrada no seguinte país: Madagáscar.
Delonix pumila é uma espécie vegetal da família Fabaceae.
Apenas pode ser encontrada no seguinte país: Madagáscar.
Delonix pumila là một loài rau đậu thuộc họ Fabaceae. Loài này chỉ có ở Madagascar.
Delonix pumila là một loài rau đậu thuộc họ Fabaceae. Loài này chỉ có ở Madagascar.