Peacock Flower

Common Name: Pride of Barbados, Paradise Flower, Peacock Flower, Barbados Flower Fence, Flamboyant Tree, Gold Mohur, Jambul Merak, Dwarf Poinciana, Flower Fence, Jambol Merak, Cana, Red Bird of Paradise

Scientific Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Caesalpina

General Facts:

• The species name pulcherrima literally means "very pretty".


• It blooms all year round.


• It loves the sun and can grown in very dry soil due to its heat and drought resistance,


• It is the National Flower of Barbados.


• It bears a type of pod shaped fruit that is brown in colour and inedible.


• The leaves can be used against kidney stones, malarial fever and bronchitis as they are purgative and has anti-inflammatory properties.


• The juice from the flower can cure sores.


• The seeds can cure cure bad cough, breathing difficulty, and chest pain.


• It is reported that four grams of the root can induce abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy.