TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Erythrostemon gilliesii, Caesalpinia gillesii, Poinciana gilliesii
Yellow Bird of Paradise, Yellow dwarf poinciana, Bird of Paradise Bush, Desert Bird of ParadiseFamily: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Argentina
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Open, irregular-branched plant with fine bipinnate foliage and showy yellow flowers with long red stamens through most of the warm season. Seeds are toxic. Very xeric, need low water, full sun, well drained soil. Can be trained to small tree. Deciduous, may be evergreen in warmer areas. Size: 5-10ft, spread 4-6ft; rapid growth. Leaves: bipinnate, 3-5in long, finely cut ferny appearance. Flowers: on branch terminals, informal racine of solid yellow flowers with long red stamens; bloom mainly in spring and early summer, then sporadically. Fruit: tan fuzzy pod, dehiscent, curled, persistent on branches unless removed.
Similar plants:
- Erythrostemon palmeri, Caesalpinia palmeri (Margarita, Palo Piojo, Peojo, Polilla, Wetapochi )
- Caesalpinia pulcherrima 'Compton', Poinciana pulcherrima (Pride of Barbados, Pink Dwarf Poinciana, Flower Fence)
- Caesalpinia bonduc (Grey Nicker, Bonduc Nut)
- Caesalpinia cassioides (Flying Fish Flower)
- Caesalpinia coriaria (Diva-Diva, Divi-divi)
- Caesalpinia ferrea (Brazilian Ironwood, Leopard Tree)
- Caesalpinia lutea (Yellow Peacock flower, Barbados pride, dwarf poinciana, Barbados flower-fence)
- Caesalpinia mexicana (Mexican Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana)
- Caesalpinia pulcherrima (Peacock Flower, Barbados Pride, Dwarf Poinciana, Barbados Flower-fence, Gold Mohur)
- Caesalpinia pulcherrima Mexican Flame (Mexican Peacock flower)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/caesalpinia_gillesii.htm