Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baumii
ID:
181203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
O.Warburg (ed.), Kunene-Sambesi Exped.: 263 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180532



Common Names

  • Coral Tree
  • Baum's Erythrina
  • Coral Bean Tree


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Synonyms

  • Erythrina mendesii Torre [valid]

Description

Erythrina baumii (also called Baum's Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to South Africa. It has a rounded crown and a single trunk. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are bright red. It is found in dry savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina baumii has a variety of uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina baumii 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 baumii is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Erythrina baumii

Erythrina baumii is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Erythrina baumii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina baumii?

Erythrina baumii

What is the common name of Erythrina baumii?

Baum's Coral Tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina baumii?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

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