Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
181094

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180423

Common Names

  • Abyssinian Coral Tree
  • Coral Tree
  • Coral Bean Tree

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Description

Erythrina abyssinica (also called Abyssinian Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with a spreading crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Tanzania, and grows in dry open woodlands, savannas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina abyssinica is used as a food source, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erythrina abyssinica sub. abyssinica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina abyssinica is red in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina abyssinica is a fast-growing, annual plant that can reach a height of up to 3 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which can be sown directly into the soil or started indoors. It is important to keep the soil moist while the seedlings are establishing.

Where to Find Erythrina abyssinica

Erythrina abyssinica is native to Ethiopia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Erythrina abyssinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina abyssinica?

Erythrina abyssinica

What is the common name of Erythrina abyssinica?

Abyssinian coral tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina abyssinica?

Dry forests and scrublands

Species in the Erythrina genus

Erythrina atitlanensis, Erythrina barqueroana, Erythrina castillejiflora, Erythrina cobanensis, Erythrina florenciae, Erythrina huehuetenangensis, Erythrina oliviae, Erythrina pudica, Erythrina salviiflora, Erythrina santamartensis, Erythrina steyermarkii, Erythrina tajumulcensis, Erythrina tuxtlana, Erythrina williamsii, Erythrina amazonica, Erythrina americana, Erythrina buchii, Erythrina chiapasana, Erythrina chiriquensis, Erythrina cochleata, Erythrina costaricensis, Erythrina eggersii, Erythrina flabelliformis, Erythrina folkersii, Erythrina gibbosa, Erythrina globocalyx, Erythrina goldmanii, Erythrina grisebachii, Erythrina guatemalensis, Erythrina herbacea, Erythrina hondurensis, Erythrina lanata, Erythrina lanceolata, Erythrina leptopoda, Erythrina mexicana, Erythrina pallida, Erythrina peruviana, Erythrina petraea, Erythrina poeppigiana, Erythrina polychaeta, Erythrina rubrinervia, Erythrina schimpfii, Erythrina similis, Erythrina smithiana, Erythrina standleyana, Erythrina ulei, Erythrina longipes, Erythrina cubensis, Erythrina macrophylla, Erythrina speciosa,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References