Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
batolobium
ID:
179819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby & Krukoff

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Allertonia3: 7 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179148

Common Names

  • Batolobium Erythrina
  • Erythrina Batolobium
  • Batolobium

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Description

Erythrina batolobium (also called Batolobium Erythrina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It grows up to 6 meters tall and has compound leaves with 3-5 leaflets. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina batolobium is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina batolobium has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina batolobium is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Erythrina batolobium

Erythrina batolobium can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Erythrina batolobium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina batolobium?

Erythrina batolobium

What type of plant is Erythrina batolobium?

A shrub

Where is Erythrina batolobium native to?

Mexico

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

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krukoff' in the authors string.