Erythrina schliebenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem12: 512 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181120
Common Names
- Schlieben's Coral Tree
- Schlieben Coral Tree
- Schlieben's Erythrina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythrina schliebenii (also called Schlieben'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 schliebenii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has a beautiful yellow flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythrina schliebenii has small, red flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythrina schliebenii 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 schliebenii
Erythrina schliebenii can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Erythrina schliebenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina schliebenii?
Erythrina schliebenii
What is the common name of Erythrina schliebenii?
Schlieben's Coral Tree
What is the natural habitat of Erythrina schliebenii?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Erythrina schliebenii Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.