Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brucei
ID:
181235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schweinf.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien18: 653 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180564



Common Names

  • Coral Tree
  • Erythrina brucei
  • Coral Bean Tree


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Synonyms

  • Corallodendron brucei (Schweinf.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erythrina brucei (also called Bruce'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 brucei is used as a medicinal plant, forage crop, and ornamental plant. It has been used to treat fever, stomachache, and diarrhea. It can also be used as a green manure crop and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina brucei has small, red flowers that form in clusters. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina brucei 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 brucei

Erythrina brucei is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Erythrina brucei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina brucei?

Erythrina brucei

What is the common name of Erythrina brucei?

Bruce's Coral Tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina brucei?

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