Erythrina burttii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
J. Bot.70: 254 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180586
Common Names
- Burtt's Erythrina
- Burtt's Coral Tree
- Burtt's Flame Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythrina burttii (also called Burtt's Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to South Africa. It has a rounded crown and a single trunk. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are bright red. It is found in dry savannas and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrina burttii 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 burttii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythrina burttii is a shrub that grows to a height of 2-4 m. It is a fast-growing plant and can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Erythrina burttii
Erythrina burttii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Erythrina burttii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina burttii?
Erythrina burttii
What is the common name of Erythrina burttii?
Burtt's Erythrina
What is the growth habit of Erythrina burttii?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit
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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Erythrina burttii Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.