Caesalpinia

MESHD029911

A plant genus of the family FABACEAE. The common name of Bird-Of-Paradise is also used for other plants such as Heliconia (HELICONIACEAE) and Strelitzia (STRELITZIACEAE) and some birds. The common name of Cat's-Claw is more often used with UNCARIA. The common name of Pernambuco also refers to a state in Brazil. Furanoditerpenoid lactones and caesalpin are produced by members of this genus.