Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
185689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832, 3: 251 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185018

Common Names

  • Erythrina Stricta
  • Upright Coral Tree
  • Upright Erythrina

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Synonyms

  • Erythrina strica Roxb. [unknown]
  • Erythrina yunnanensis H.T.Tsai & T.T.Yu ex S.K.Lee [valid]
  • Micropteryx stricta (Roxb.) Duchass. & Walp. [deprecated]
  • Micropteryx stricta (Roxb.) Walp. [valid]
  • Corallodendron strictum (Roxb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erythrina stricta yunnanensis (H.T.Tsai & T.T.Yu ex S.K.Lee) R.Sha [valid]

Description

Erythrina stricta (also called Strict Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina stricta is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina stricta is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a reddish-brown color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina stricta is a tropical plant native to India. It is a small tree that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Erythrina stricta

Erythrina stricta is native to the Caribbean islands, and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Erythrina stricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina stricta?

Erythrina stricta

What type of plant is Erythrina stricta?

Tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina stricta?

Tropical rainforest

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