Bird Of Paradise
Herb latin name: Bird Of Paradise,Bird Of Paradise Extract
Latin name: Caesalpinia gilliesii
Synonyms: Poinciana gilliesiiPoinciana gilliesii
Family: Leguminosae
Medicinal use of Bird Of Paradise: The seeds are reported to have antitumour activity.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Escaped from cultivation where it grows wild in pastures and dry habitats in Texas.
Propagation of Bird Of Paradise: Seed - pre-soak for 12 - 24 hours in warm water and sow in a greenhouse in early spring. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter, planting them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Softwood cuttings in sand in a frame.
Cultivation of the herb: Escaped from cultivation where it grows wild in pastures and dry habitats in Texas.
Known hazards of Caesalpinia gilliesii: The green seed pods are severely irritating to the digestive tract.
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