Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Species:
scandens
ID:
680256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 922 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679589

Common Names

  • Climbing Erythropalum
  • Erythropalum scandens
  • Climbing Erythropalum

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Synonyms

  • Mackaya populifolia Arn. [unknown]
  • Dactylium vagum Griff. [unknown]
  • Decastrophia inconspicua Griff. [unknown]
  • Erythropalum grandifolium Elmer [unknown]
  • Erythropalum populifolium Mast. [unknown]
  • Erythropalum vagum Mast. [unknown]
  • Modeccopsis vaga Griff. [unknown]

Description

Erythropalum scandens (also called Climbing Erythropalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India, and it can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erythropalum scandens is an ornamental plant with a showy display of red flowers. It is often used as a hedge or screen plant and is also used in erosion control. It is also used as a windbreak and soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythropalum scandens is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythropalum scandens is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as it is slow to germinate and may take up to two years for the seedlings to reach flowering size.

Where to Find Erythropalum scandens

Erythropalum scandens is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Erythropalum scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythropalum scandens?

Erythropalum scandens

What are the common names of Erythropalum scandens?

Scandens Red-flowering Tree, Red-flowering Tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythropalum scandens?

Dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands

Species in the Erythropalum genus

Species in the Olacaceae family

Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,

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