Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caffra
ID:
181279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap.: 121 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180608



Common Names

  • Caffra Coral Tree
  • Caffre Coral Tree
  • Coral Tree


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Synonyms

  • Duchassaingia caffra (Thunb.) Walp. [valid]
  • Chirocalyx pubescens Walp. [valid]
  • Erythrina fissa C.Presl [valid]
  • Erythrina insignis Tod. [valid]
  • Erythrina viarum Tod. [valid]
  • Erythrina constantiana Micheli [valid]
  • Corallodendron caffrum (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erythrina caffra (also called Caffre 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 caffra 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 caffra 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 caffra 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 caffra

Erythrina caffra is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and Limpopo.

Erythrina caffra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina caffra?

Erythrina caffra

What is the common name of Erythrina caffra?

Caffre Erythrina

What is the growth habit of Erythrina caffra?

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