Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salviiflora
ID:
165042

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krukoff & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia25: 14 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164371

Common Names

  • Salvia Erythrina
  • Salvia Coral Tree
  • Salvia Coralbean

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Description

Erythrina salviiflora (also called Salvia'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 salviiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to provide shade and windbreaks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including for treating skin diseases, wounds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina salviiflora 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 salviiflora 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 salviiflora

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

Erythrina salviiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina salviiflora?

Erythrina salviiflora

What are the common names of Erythrina salviiflora?

Salvia-flowered Erythrina

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina salviiflora?

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

References

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krukoff' in the authors string.