Erythrina hondurensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.4: 309 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165897
Common Names
- Honduran Coral Tree
- Honduran Erythrina
- Scarlet-Flowered Coral Tree
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Erythrina hondurensis (also called Honduran 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 hondurensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythrina hondurensis has bright red, tubular flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, flat, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythrina hondurensis 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 hondurensis
Erythrina hondurensis is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical dry forests and lowland rainforests.
Erythrina hondurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina hondurensis?
Erythrina hondurensis
What is the common name of Erythrina hondurensis?
Honduran Coral Tree
What is the natural habitat of Erythrina hondurensis?
It is native to Honduras, 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
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Erythrina hondurensis Standl.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.