Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviflora
ID:
184231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moc. & Sessé ex DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 413 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183560



Common Names

  • Erythrina breviflora
  • Short-flowered Coral Tree
  • Short-flowered Erythrina


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Synonyms

  • Corallodendron breviflorum (Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erythrina latiflora Sessé & Moc. [valid]

Description

Erythrina breviflora (also called 'Short-flowered Coral Tree', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 5 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina breviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments. The flowers are used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina breviflora has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina breviflora is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate moderate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Erythrina breviflora

Erythrina breviflora can be found in Central and South America.

Erythrina breviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina breviflora?

Erythrina breviflora

What is the common name of Erythrina breviflora?

Short-flowered Coral Tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina breviflora?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.