Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acanthocarpa
ID:
181181

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr.: 151 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180510



Common Names

  • Cock's Spur
  • Cock's Claw
  • Spur Leg


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Synonyms

  • Corallodendron acanthocarpum (E.Mey.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erythrina acanthocarpa (also called Spiny-Fruited Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in secondary forests, riverbanks, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina acanthocarpa is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina acanthocarpa is a red, trumpet-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small, with two to four pairs of leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina acanthocarpa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sunny location.

Where to Find Erythrina acanthocarpa

Erythrina acanthocarpa is native to the dry forests of Central and South America.

Erythrina acanthocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina acanthocarpa?

Erythrina acanthocarpa

What is the common name of Erythrina acanthocarpa?

Spiny-Fruited Erythrina

What is the family of Erythrina acanthocarpa?

Fabaceae

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