Genus Caesalpinia
Biancaea Tod. Brasilettia Kuntze Denisophytum R. Poinciana L. Ticanto Adans.Species in the genus Caesalpinia of plants
Pau Brasil - Caesalpinia echinata is a species of Brazilian timber tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. Common names include Brazilwood, Pau-Brasil, Pau de Pernambuco and Ibirapitanga . This plant has a dense, orange-red heartwood that takes a high shine, and it is the premier wood used for making bows for stringed instruments. The wood also yields a red dye called brazilin, which oxidizes to brazilein.
Caesalpinia kavaiensis - Caesalpinia kavaiensis is a rare species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii. Common names include Uhiuhi , K?wa?u , and Kea . It is threatened by invasive species, particularly feral ungulates.
Caesalpinia merxmeullerana - Caesalpinia merxmeullerana is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is found only in Namibia. Its natural habitat is inland karsts.
Caesalpinia nhatrangense - Caesalpinia nhatrangense is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is found only in Vietnam.
Caesalpinia paraguariensis - Caesalpinia paraguariensis is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Sappan Wood Tree - This plant has many uses. It possesses medicinal abilities as an anti-bacterial and for its anti-coagulant properties. It also produces a valued type of reddish dye called brazilin, used for dyeing fabric as well as making red paints and inks. The wood is somewhat lighter in color than Brazilwood and its other allies, but the same tinctorial principle appears to be common to all.