What other names does the jequirity bean have? An introduction to its common aliases
The jequirity bean (Adenanthera pavonina) is a small deciduous tree, a type of red bean tree. Its seeds are bright red and glossy and can be made into ornaments. In some regions it is believed to have the power to ward off evil, and it usually symbolizes longing and is used as a token of love between couples.
Jequirity bean aliases
Peacock bean, red bean, love pea, scientific name:Adenantherapavonlna
Jequirity bean distribution
The jequirity bean is native to Southeast Asia, for example India, Malaysia and Java. It is also distributed in the southeastern coastal areas of China, such as Taiwan, China and Guangdong.
Jequirity bean morphological characteristics
The jequirity bean is a deciduous tree about 8 m tall, with young branches covered in fine down; it has pinnately compound leaves with ovate or oblong leaflets, the leaf tips are very blunt, and both upper and lower surfaces are covered in down, with 4 to 12 pairs of pinnae and 8 to 14 leaflets. The jequirity bean has a panicle-like raceme, with small white or pale yellow flowers and short flower stalks; the calyx is bell-shaped with 5 toothed lobes and is covered in golden down; the corolla has 5 lanceolate petals; the anthers are ovate; the pod is strap-shaped, bending and curling as it splits open, and its surface is smooth; the seeds are bright red, broadly ovate and glossy on the surface; the jequirity bean flowers from June to July and fruits from August to September.
Jequirity bean growing habits
The jequirity bean prefers a warm, humid climate. Deep, fertile, well-drained sandy loam is suitable for its growth. It likes light and is also shade-tolerant, with strong adaptability to the environment. In winter, low temperatures require keeping the tree warm, and the trunk can be wrapped in plastic film.
Jequirity bean folk customs
Love
Wearing a necklace or bracelet strung from love peas symbolizes that a man and woman are heart to heart and will grow old together.
Blessing
Wearing a love pea on which a wish has been made represents that everything goes as one wishes and one's hopes come true.
Safety
In some regions it is believed that wearing red beans can ward off evil and avoid taboos, and making them into ornaments is simple and natural with profound meaning.