Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oliviae
ID:
165040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krukoff

Source:
ildis

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Phytologia19: 128 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164369

Common Names

  • Olivia Erythrina
  • Olivia Coral Tree
  • Olivia Coralbean

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Description

Erythrina oliviae (also called Olivia's Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in wet montane forests. It grows to a height of 15 meters and has bright red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina oliviae is used for timber production, as a windbreak, and for soil conservation. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for ornamental purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina oliviae is a bright red, tubular flower with yellow-orange anthers. The seed is a flat, black, bean-like shape. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina oliviae is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seed should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. Once the seedlings are established, they should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart.

Where to Find Erythrina oliviae

Erythrina oliviae is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the Caribbean lowlands and the Pacific lowlands.

Erythrina oliviae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina oliviae?

Erythrina oliviae

What are the common names of Erythrina oliviae?

Olivia's Erythrina

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina oliviae?

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