Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flabelliformis
ID:
166560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kearney

Source:
ildis

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Trans. New York Acad. Sci.14: 32 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165889

Common Names

  • Flamingo Tree
  • Flamboyant Tree
  • Erythrina Flabelliformis

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Synonyms

  • Erythrina purpusi Brandegee [unknown]
  • Erythrina purpusii Brandegee [unknown]

Description

Erythrina flabelliformis (also called Fan-shaped 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 flabelliformis 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 flabelliformis 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 flabelliformis 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 flabelliformis

Erythrina flabelliformis is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical dry forests and lowland rainforests.

Erythrina flabelliformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina flabelliformis?

Erythrina flabelliformis

What is the common name of Erythrina flabelliformis?

Fan-shaped Coral Tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina flabelliformis?

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