Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Scientific name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Sw.
Synonym(s): Poinciana pulcherrima
Common name: Peacock Flower
Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Habit: Woody Shrub
Maximum height (m): 6
Native or Non-native: Non-native
Invasive: Potentially invasive
Habitat: Terrestrial
Distribution in Singapore: Exotic
Distribution worldwide: Worldwide
Flowering and fruiting: Flowers throughout the year
Dispersal: Abiotic (Explosive Dehiscence)
Wildlife interactions: Butterfly Food Plant, Bee-Attracting
Light conditions: Full sun
Soil conditions: Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Easy to Grow
Water
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Additional references: de Melo, C. M. L., da Cruz Filho, I. J., de Sousa, G. F., de Souza Silva, G. A., do Nascimento Santos, D. K. D., da Silva, R. S., ... & de Moraes Rocha, G. J. (2020). Lignin isolated from Caesalpinia pulcherrima leaves has antioxidant, antifungal and immunostimulatory activities. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 162, 1725-1733.,
CABI, 2022. Caesalpinia pulcherrima (peacock flower). In: Invasive Species Compendium. Wallingford, UK: CAB International. www.cabi.org/isc.