A native of tropical America, it is a troublesome weed because of its thorns. It has pink flowers, slender stalks. The fascinating character of the plant is its sensitive leaves which fold together and droop when touched. Bird of Paradise Bird of Paradise is another common Malaysian flower. This native tree, from which Malaysia's national car derives its name, is well-known for its bright scarlet seed.
Children use the seeds for playing.
The seeds were once used as measures of weight for gold. Saga is also known as Red Sandalwood, Saga, and Suga. Its flowers are small and inconspicuous and its leaves turn yellow once a year. The leaves are shed during the dry season. It is a fast-growing ornamental tree and lives to over 60 years.