Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berteroana
ID:
181214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill.5: 370 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180543



Common Names

  • Bertero's Erythrina
  • Erythrina Berteroana
  • Bertero's Coral Tree


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Synonyms

  • Erythrina neglecta Krukoff & Moldenke [valid]

Description

Erythrina berteroana (also called Bertero's Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central America. It has a smooth, grey bark and small, red flowers. It grows in tropical forests, dry forests, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina berteroana is used 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 berteroana 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 berteroana is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to 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 berteroana

Erythrina berteroana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Erythrina berteroana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina berteroana?

Erythrina berteroana

What is the common name of Erythrina berteroana?

Bertero's Coral Tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina berteroana?

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