The Flamboyant use in African medicine is legendary. #flamboyant #mauritius

The Flamboyant use in African medicine is legendary. #flamboyant #mauritius

In today's video, I'm diving into the creative zone and painting a water turtle making its way towards you. I've got a time lapse where you can catch me bringing that turtle head to life. But hold up, we're not just about the paint vibes – we're spicing things up with some mesmerizing images of those fiery Flame Trees in Mauritius. It's like a tropical art escape meets underwater masterpiece! The Flamboyant tree (Delonix regia) is a fascinating species of tree that has a rich history and cultural significance in many parts of the world. Here are some interesting facts about the tree:    • The Flamboyant tree is like the rockstar of trees, going by names like Royal Poinciana, Peacock Flower, and Flame of the Forest. It's basically the celebrity of the tree world!    • In Mauritius, they call the Flamboyant tree the "Bonus Tree" or "Pie Bonis" because it shows off its blossoms right when people are getting their end-of-year bonus. It's like nature celebrating payday!    • So, this cool tree originally hailed from Madagascar, and in the 19th century, it went on a world tour, hitting up spots like Mauritius and other places. It's like the globetrotter of the tree family!    • Listen to this: the Flamboyant tree is like the ultimate deciduous tree, reaching up to 12 meters tall with this incredible wide crown. Its leaves are like ferns on steroids, growing up to a whopping 50 cm. Talk about a tree flexing some serious muscle!    • The Flamboyant tree is all about those flashy red or orange flowers that pop up in the summer. And get this, peeps use those flowers in old-school medicine for stuff like sorting out respiratory issues, beating fever, and tackling inflammation. Nature's medicine cabinet at its coolest!    • No kidding, the Flamboyant tree isn't just a tree; it's like the superhero of traditional African medicine! They use it to deal with skin infections. It's basically the tree version of a skincare guru!    • The Flamboyant tree isn't just about looks; it's like the rockstar of wood. They use it to craft furniture, musical instruments, and all sorts of cool decorations.    • The flowering of the Flamboyant trees happens in November and ends at the beginning of January. That is why Mauritians name it the yearly bouquet.    • In Mauritius, the Flamboyant tree is like a legend in their stories. It's the summer hype announcer and signals the start of a fresh new year. It's basically the tree version of a summer and new year's party invite!    • if you're on the lookout for those Insta-worthy Flamboyant trees in Mauritius, they're basically the real celebrities in Mauritius! You'll find them all over the place, but for the best pics, head to spots like Cap Malheureux, Mont-Choisy, Médine, Labourdonnais, Le Goulet, Belle Mare, Bel Ombre, Terre Rouge, Daruty, and Marie Reine de la Paix. It's like the ultimate tree photoshoot spots! These Flamboyant trees were photographed at Mont Choisy and La Croisette Mall You can see me painting this green sea turtle. And here is some interesting facts about this turtle I am painting! Meet the Green sea turtle – these bad boys are giants, weighing in at 65-130kg and stretching up to 1-1.2m long! Picture a teardrop-shaped shell, or 'carapace,' that's their superhero cape, except it leaves their head and flippers out to shine. Now, here's the funky part – they've got this green fat under their shell, and it's not just for show. Scientists think it's because they're on a plant-based diet, munching on marine veggies like seaweed and sea grass. These rockstar turtles aren't picky about where they breed; you can catch them nesting in over 80 countries. When it's time to hit the waves, these turtles are like Aquaman's cousins, rocking strong paddle-like flippers and cruising at a chill 3km/h. But watch out – if trouble comes their way, they can turn on the jets and hit speeds up to 35km/h! Love is in the air when it's mating time – going down in shallow waters like a turtle love paradise. The female then pulls off the ultimate beach mom move, crawling onto the sand, digging a nest with her flippers, and laying about 115 eggs. Once the little rascals hatch after two months, it's game on. Armed with a special "egg tooth," they break out of their shells and sprint across the sand, dodging hungry predators like birds, crabs, wild dogs, and lizards. It's like a baby turtle obstacle course! I also zoosed up my sign on the road and used a mop to paint over the existing sign, Maybe I overdid it a bit, tell me what you think in the comments below. I hope that more people will now visit the studio to see me paint or to come and buy a painting. I almost hit a car with my paint. It is really crazy. Thank you for watching this video, if you enjoyed it please subscribe! See you in the next video.