pareira

Pareira is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. The genus is characterized by its distinctive, often large, flowers and is commonly known as the "pink flamingo flower" due to the shape of its petals. Pareira is a small genus, with only a few species recognized, including Pareira brasiliensis and Pareira glabra.

Pareira plants are typically trees or shrubs, with compound leaves and showy, often pink or purple flowers. They are often cultivated for their ornamental value, particularly in tropical and subtropical gardens. Pareira species are also known for their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, making them useful in reforestation efforts.

The genus Pareira is named after the Brazilian botanist João Barbosa Rodrigues, who first described the type species, Pareira brasiliensis. The name Pareira is derived from the Portuguese word for "prayer," reflecting the plant's distinctive, prayer-like flower shape.