Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acunae
ID:
680174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Agron. Acad. Sci. Hung.27: 430 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679507



Common Names

  • Acuna Erythrina
  • Acuna Coral Tree
  • Acuna Coralbean


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Description

Erythrina acunae (also called Acuna's erythrina, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single flowering stem. The flowers are red and have four petals. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina acunae has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina acunae is a small, red, bell-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

Erythrina acunae is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring.

Where to Find Erythrina acunae

Erythrina acunae can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Erythrina acunae FAQ

What are the common names of Erythrina acunae?

Acuna's Coral Tree

What is the habitat of Erythrina acunae?

Dry grassland, woodland clearings, and rocky slopes

What is the flowering season of Erythrina acunae?

June to August

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