Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berenices
ID:
176114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krukoff & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia27: 120 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175443



Common Names

  • Erythrina berenices
  • Berenice's Coral Tree
  • Berenice's Erythrina


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Description

Erythrina berenices (also called Berenice's coral tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina berenices is used as an ornamental plant, for firewood, and for timber. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina berenices has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina berenices is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought and salt. It is best grown in full sun and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Erythrina berenices

Erythrina berenices is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Erythrina berenices FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina berenices?

Erythrina berenices

What type of plant is Erythrina berenices?

A tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina berenices?

Tropical rainforests

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

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krukoff' in the authors string.