Caesalpinia gilliesii Caesalpinia gilliesii, commonly named “bird of paradise” is a deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to Fabaceae family. The stems are woody and adorned toward the top. The long paripinnate leaves may be deciduous or persistent depending on climate. Exceptional flowering in yellow clusters presents contrasting red stamens. This species is suitable for woodlands, Gardens and sunny edges . Datasheet Common NameBird of paradise Botanical nameCaesalpinia gilliesii FamilyFabaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageDeciduous Basic Colouryellow / gold, scarlet Height<3 m HabitatWoodlandGarden sunny edges Bloom TimeMay -> August Plant TypeShrubs, Ornamental,Medicinal, Outdoor, Toxic Fruit TypeLegume different tolerancesDrought tolerantUsed PartsLeaf, Root Plant UsesMedicine, OrnamentalUSDA Zone8 (-12), 9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4), 12 (+10) Sun ExposureSun, full sun Soil pHNeutralSoil MoistureMoistSoil Type Clay, Sandy Propagationby Seed , by sowing, by Cuttings, by layering GerminationCold Germinator,Fast GerminatorPests/ Diseasescochineals, red spiders, whitflies Open Next Page To See More Photos. Caesalpinia gilliesii Caesalpinia gilliesii
