Status:
valid
Authors:
Hua
Source:
ildis
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris, n.s., 1: 54 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181098
Common Names
- Erythrina sacleuxii
- Scarlet-flowered Coral Tree
- Sacleux's Coral Tree
Description
Erythrina sacleuxii (also called Sacleux's Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers moist habitats, such as near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrina sacleuxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythrina sacleuxii has small, red flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythrina sacleuxii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Erythrina sacleuxii
Erythrina sacleuxii is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Erythrina sacleuxii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina sacleuxii?
Erythrina sacleuxii
What is the common name of Erythrina sacleuxii?
Sacleux's Coral Tree
What is the natural habitat of Erythrina sacleuxii?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests in 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