Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herbacea
ID:
166567

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 706 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165896

Common Names

  • Herbaceous Coral Tree
  • Herbaceous Erythrina
  • Red-Flowered Coral Tree

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Synonyms

  • Erythrina hederaefolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Erythrina humilis Salisb. [valid]
  • Erythrina rubicunda Jacq. [valid]
  • Xyphanthus hederifolius Raf. [valid]
  • Corallodendron herbaceum (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erythrina arborea Small [valid]
  • Erythrina herbacea arborea Chapman [deprecated]
  • Erythrina hederifolia (Raf.) Spreng. [valid]
  • Erythrina herbacea arborea Chapm. [valid]
  • Erythrina herbacea albiflora Moffler [valid]

Description

Erythrina herbacea (also called Herbaceous 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 herbacea 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 herbacea 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 herbacea 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 herbacea

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

Erythrina herbacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina herbacea?

Erythrina herbacea

What is the common name of Erythrina herbacea?

Herbaceous Coral Tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina herbacea?

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