Peacock Flower
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Scientific name
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
English Name
Dwarf poinciana
Malayalam name
രാജമല്ലി
Common name
Red Bird of Paradise
Description
- Habit : Tree
- Habitat : thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil
- Leaves : fern-like, alternate, and compound, consisting of multiple pairs of small, oval-shaped leaflets.
- Flowers : large clusters of striking red, orange, and yellow blooms
- Fruit : a pod 6-12 cm long
How to use
- Malaria : The infusion of the leaves is used to prevent recurrence like malaria, promote menstrual flow
- Chest infections : The infusion of the flowers is used to relieve chest infections, eliminate fever, cure bronchitis and asthma
- Cholera : The decoction of the roots is given for cholera.
Uses
Used to prevent recurrence like malaria, promote menstrual flow, work as a purgative, and for producing energy
Parts used
Root,leaves and seed
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
Rajamalli is commonly propagated using seeds. Mature seed pods are collected when they turn brown and dry. The seeds are then removed and soaked in warm water for 12 to 24 hours to help soften their hard outer coat. After soaking, the seeds are sown in well-drained soil, about 1 to 2 cm deep. Regular watering is needed to keep the soil moist, and the seeds usually germinate within 1 to 2 weeks. Once the seedlings grow to about 10–15 cm, they can be transplanted to a permanent location with plenty of sunlight.
