Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ankaranensis
ID:
197203

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Du Puy & Labat

Source:
ildis

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia18: 226 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196532

Common Names

  • Ankarana Coral Tree
  • Ankarana Erythrina
  • Ankarana Erythrina Tree

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Description

Erythrina ankaranensis (also called Erythrina ankaranensis, among many other common names) is a shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina ankaranensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina ankaranensis has bright red flowers with yellow centers and a five-lobed calyx. The seed is a small, flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina ankaranensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some shade but will produce more flowers in full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Erythrina ankaranensis

Erythrina ankaranensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the Ankarana National Park.

Erythrina ankaranensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina ankaranensis?

Erythrina ankaranensis

What is the common name of Erythrina ankaranensis?

Madagascar coral tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina ankaranensis?

Dry deciduous forests

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