Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.20: 181 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165893
Common Names
- Goldman's Coral Tree
- Goldman's Erythrina
- Erythrina Goldmanii
Description
Erythrina goldmanii (also called Goldman's 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 goldmanii 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 goldmanii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythrina goldmanii 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 goldmanii
Erythrina goldmanii is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical dry forests and lowland rainforests.
Erythrina goldmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina goldmanii?
Erythrina goldmanii
What is the common name of Erythrina goldmanii?
Goldman's Coral Tree
What is the natural habitat of Erythrina goldmanii?
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