Adenanthera pavonina
Other names: Red Sandalwood, Saga, Coral Bean Tree, Daun Tumpul, Suga, Redwood, Peacock Flower Fence, Barbados Pride, Coral Pea, Red Bead Tree, Circassian Bean, Coralwood
Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)
Adenanthera pavonina is a small to medium-sized tree that is native to Asia and Australia. It is also known by various other names such as Red Sandalwood, Saga, Coral Bean Tree, Daun Tumpul, Suga, Redwood, Peacock Flower Fence, Barbados Pride, Coral Pea, Red Bead Tree, Circassian Bean and Coralwood. This tree is popular for its beautiful leaves, flowers and fruits. It creates stunning displays when in full bloom and attracts countless birds, especially when it is full of its deep red seeds. The trunk of the tree is also striking with its smooth, grey bark that takes on deeper shades with age.
Adenanthera pavonina produces a drupe-like fruit that contains hard, bright red seeds. These seeds are of great cultural and economic value. They are used in various crafts such as jewellery and ornaments, alcohol, medicines, cosmetics and dyes. The wood of this tree is also used to make furniture, musical instruments and building materials. It is also used as fuel and to produce charcoal. The flowers and leaves of Adenanthera pavonina are used as animal feed and are also used in traditional medicine. Equally important, the tree is significant for its aesthetic values and is often used in landscape architecture for ornamental purposes.
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