| Caesalpinia pulcherrima | |
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| Caesalpinia pulcherrima f. rosea buds and flowers | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
| Genus: | Caesalpinia |
| Species: | C. pulcherrima
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| Binomial name | |
| Caesalpinia pulcherrima | |
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Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae, native to the tropics and subtropics of the Americas. It could be native to the West Indies,[3] but its exact origin is unknown due to widespread cultivation.[2] Common names for this species include poinciana, peacock flower, red bird of paradise, Mexican bird of paradise, dwarf poinciana, pride of Barbados, flos pavonis, and flamboyant-de-jardin.[citation needed] The Hawaiian name for this plant is ʻohai aliʻi.[4]
- ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI); IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Caesalpinia pulcherrima". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T130102665A148994097. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T130102665A148994097.en. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Caesalpinia pulcherrima". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2010-12-03.
- ^ "Tropical Flower Guide". Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ^ "Ohai Alii – Ceasalpinia pulcherrima". Hawaii Horticulture A blog about gardening and plants in Hawaii. Retrieved 25 September 2015.