Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eggersii
ID:
166558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krukoff & Moldenke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Phytologia1: 289 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165887

Common Names

  • Eggers Coral Tree
  • Coral Tree
  • Eggers Erythrina

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Synonyms

  • Erythrina horrida Eggers [illegitimate]

Description

Erythrina eggersii (also called Eggers' Erythrina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina eggersii is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive flowers and pods. It is also used for its timber, as it is a hardwood. Additionally, it is used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina eggersii is a bright red, tubular corolla with yellow anthers. The seed is a flat, oval shape with a light brown color. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina eggersii 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 healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Erythrina eggersii

Erythrina eggersii is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in dry forests and savannas.

Erythrina eggersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina eggersii?

Erythrina eggersii

What is the common name of Erythrina eggersii?

Eggers' Coral Tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina eggersii?

It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical 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

References

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krukoff' in the authors string.