Medicinal Plant Virtual Tour - YELLOW BIRD OF PARADISE

Caesalpinia gilliesii        |        Fabaceae       |       yellow bird of paradise

Medicinal Properties:

This plant exhibits anti-tumor properties. Cesalin is an antitumor compound that inhibits DNA synthesis and mitotic division and is extracted from the seeds . In one study, aqueous extracts showed activity against sarcoma in mice.

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Additional Resources to Explore:

• Link to the Campus Arboretum Species Description page
• Link to the Campus Arboretum Medicinal Plants page (for booklet, self-guided campus tours, or docent led tour information)