Yellow Peacock flower is also known as Pride of Barbados, Red bird of paradise, Barbados flower fence, Barbados pride, Flowerfence, ‘ohai ali’I, dward poinciana.The flowers are claimed to be effective against intestinal worms and cure sores. The leaves are believed to have purgative properties and used to induce abortion and for fever. The west Indians pound the flowers and leaves into a decoction to treat fever. The seeds are used to cure breathing difficulty and chest pain.