Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
166744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moc. & Sessé ex DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 413 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166073

Common Names

  • Erythrina longipes
  • Long-stalked Coral Tree
  • Coral Tree

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Synonyms

  • Corallodendron longipes (Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erythrina montana Rose & Standl. [valid]

Description

Erythrina longipes (also called Long-stalked coral tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina longipes is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of nectar for honey production, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina longipes is a bright red, tubular shape with yellow anthers. The seed is a flat, brown, oval shape with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina longipes is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location. The plants can be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Erythrina longipes

Erythrina longipes can be found in tropical regions of South America.

Erythrina longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina longipes?

Erythrina longipes

What is the common name of Erythrina longipes?

Long-stalked Erythrina

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina longipes?

Tropical regions of Central and South America

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:494488-1: Based on the initial data import