Erythrina greenwayi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.25: 175 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180791
Common Names
- Greenway's Coral Tree
- Greenway's Erythrina
- Greenway's Coral Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythrina greenwayi (also called Greenway's Coral Bean, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with bright green leaves and bright red flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrina greenwayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erythrina greenwayi is red, with five petals. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are short, thick and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythrina greenwayi can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Erythrina greenwayi
Erythrina greenwayi is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Erythrina greenwayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina greenwayi?
Erythrina greenwayi
What is the common name of Erythrina greenwayi?
Greenway's Coral Tree
What is the natural habitat of Erythrina greenwayi?
Tropical and subtropical dry 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
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Erythrina greenwayi Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.