Caesalpinia pulcherrima

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Caesalpinia pulcherrima
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Copyright: JD Warren (aurora2006) (8)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-28
Categories: Flowers
Exposure: f/6.7, 1/180 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Herbs used in medicine [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-10-05 12:12
Viewed: 472
Points: 6
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Common names for Caesalpinia pulcherrima include Poinciana, Peacock Flower, Red Bird of Paradise, Mexican Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Pride of Barbados, and flamboyan-de-jardin. It is a shrub native to tropical America. It is a striking ornamental plant, widely grown in tropical gardens. It is also the country flower of the Caribbean island Barbados, and is depicted on the Queen's personal Barbadian flag.

In India it is found in the tropical rain forests. With a beautiful inflorescence in yellow, red and orange, it is called "Ratnagundhi" colloquially.

Medicine men in the Amazon Rainforest have long known some of the medicinal uses for Caesalpinia pulcherrima, which is known as ayoowiri. The juice from the leaves is said to cure fever, the juice from the flower cures sores, and the seeds cure bad cough, breathing difficulty, and chest pain.

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lovely colours..........

Beautiful !
Thanks for sharing.
- Nirmal

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  • gail Gold Star Critiquer [C: 78 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-11-03 10:04]

Hi JD
Picture is sharp and colors are beautiful!
Gail
P.S. A smiley face for you!

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