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Poinciana gilliesii

Poinciana gilliesii

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A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers and feathery leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Gardeners prize Poinciana gilliesii for its striking orange-red flowers and feathery foliage.

Examples

  • During summer, the Poinciana gilliesii attracts butterflies and hummingbirds with its bright blooms.

  • The vivid blossoms of the Poinciana gilliesii adorn many tropical gardens around the world.

  • The Poinciana gilliesii blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • Many gardeners love the Poinciana gilliesii for its vibrant colors.

  • The Poinciana gilliesii stands out in the garden with its bright orange flowers that attract local wildlife.

  • In full bloom, the Poinciana gilliesii creates a stunning display of red and orange flowers that brighten up the landscape.

  • Many tropical parks feature the Poinciana gilliesii for its vibrant flowers and lush green leaves.

Synonyms

poinciana
vsPoinciana gilliesii
  • US
9.9

A tropical tree with bright orange or red flowers

is the same plant but listed under an alternate scientific name
Caesalpinia gilliesii
vsPoinciana gilliesii
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical shrub with bright orange or red flowers like the bird of paradise bush

focuses on species identity rather than its cultivation or ornament use

Surface Forms

Poinciana gilliesii singular
Poinciana gilliesiis plural

Morphology

poinciana + gilliesii

This is a scientific binomial combining the genus name 'Poinciana' (a known tree) with the species epithet 'gilliesii' which functions as an identifier; a learner who knows both constituents will readily infer it denotes a particular kind/variety of Poinciana. Binomial taxonomic naming is a regular, cross-linguistic convention, so the overall meaning is compositional and predictable rather than idiomatic.

Etymology

Poinciana gilliesii: one popular idea is that the name comes from people who worked with plants: Poinciana is the group name and gilliesii honors a collector named Gillies. The bright, flame-like orange-red flowers make a strong picture and help you remember it is a tropical shrub with very bright blooms.