Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thyrsiflora
ID:
1056572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gómez-Laur. & L.D.Gómez

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phytologia53: 447 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055910

Common Names

  • Thyrsiflora Erythrina
  • Erythrina thyrsiflora
  • Thyrse-flowered Erythrina

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Description

Erythrina thyrsiflora (also called Thyrsiflora Erythrina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It typically grows in sandy soils, and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina thyrsiflora is used as a cover crop, forage crop, and green manure crop. It is also used as a soil-improver and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina thyrsiflora is a red, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina thyrsiflora is a tropical legume that is easy to grow and can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned to allow for adequate spacing.

Where to Find Erythrina thyrsiflora

Erythrina thyrsiflora is native to tropical 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

References

Luis Diego Gómez (1944-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.D.Gómez' in the authors string.
Jorge Gómez-Laurito (1959-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Laur.' in the authors string.