Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Atti Reale Accad. Italia, Mem. Cl. Sci. Fis.11: 27 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180575
Common Names
- Burana Tree
- Erythrina burana
- Burana Coral Tree
Description
Erythrina burana (also called Burana 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 burana is a popular ornamental tree, often used for landscaping purposes. It is also used for providing shade and as a windbreak. The leaves of this tree are used for making herbal medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythrina burana has small, red flowers that form in clusters. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythrina burana 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 burana
Erythrina burana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa.
Erythrina burana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina burana?
Erythrina burana
What is the common name of Erythrina burana?
Burana Coral Tree
What is the natural habitat of Erythrina burana?
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