Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
174812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
ildis

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Bot. Repos.7: t. 443 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174141

Common Names

  • Showy Erythrina
  • Showy Coral Tree
  • Showy Scarlet Tree

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Synonyms

  • Micropteryx reticulata (C.Presl) Walp. [valid]
  • Erythrina poianthes Brot. [unknown]
  • Stenotropis berteroi Hassk. [valid]
  • Erythrina poianthes subinermis Lindl. [valid]
  • Corallodendron reticulatum (C.Presl) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erythrina reticulata C.Presl [valid]
  • Erythrina poyanthes Brot. ex Tilloch & Taylor [valid]
  • Erythrina speciosa rosea N.F.Mattos [valid]

Description

Erythrina speciosa (also called Erythrina speciosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate and trifoliate. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina speciosa is used in traditional medicines for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina speciosa has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white stripe in the middle.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina speciosa is a perennial shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Erythrina speciosa

Erythrina speciosa is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Erythrina speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina speciosa?

Erythrina speciosa

What is the common name of Erythrina speciosa?

Showy Coral Tree

Where is Erythrina speciosa found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical 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