[Taxacom] Mystery pod

[Peter B. Phillipson]

Tony

I also confirm the Delonix regia identification. As a co-author of a
revision of the Malagasy spp of the genus [Du Puy et al. 1995. Kew Bull.
50(3): 445-475], I can add that the 9 other spp in Madagascar also have
large woody pods, but none are as long as those of D. regia and the seeds of
the others and the corresponding depressions in the pod valve (visible in
the photo) are shorter and fatter. In addition to the spp from Madagascar,
D. baccal (E Africa) and D. elata (E Africa to India) also have smaller
pods, which are much less woody, and have flatter, smaller seeds. So the
other spp of the genus can be ruled out.

More information and images are available in the Madagascar Plant Catalogue
at http://www.tropicos.org/Name/40023189?projectid=17

Pete Phillipson

-----Original Message-----
From: [mailto:taxacom-bounces at mailman.nhm.ku.edu] On Behalf Of Tony Irwin
Sent: 28 November 2009 23:23
To: 'TAXACOM'
Subject: [Taxacom] Mystery pod

Dear Taxacomers
I have a mystery pod that has stumped me - no history, no determination, no
data, just "found in the collections" - can anyone enlighten me, please?
Pictures at http://www.flickr.com/photos/45069430@N03/
Many thanks
Tony Irwin

Dr A.G.Irwin, Natural History Department, Castle Museum Study Centre,
Shirehall, Market Avenue, Norwich NR1 3JQ, England.
Tel:+44 1603 493642. E-mail: tony.irwin at btinternet.com


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