Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caribaea
ID:
185697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krukoff & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia25: 9 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185026



Common Names

  • Caribbean Coral Tree
  • Caribbean Coral Bean
  • Caribbean Erythrina


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Description

Erythrina caribaea (also called Caribbean Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina caribaea is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina caribaea has bright red flowers with yellow and orange accents. The seeds are flat, oval-shaped, and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina caribaea is a tropical plant native to the Caribbean. It is a small tree that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Erythrina caribaea

Erythrina caribaea is native to the Caribbean islands, and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Erythrina caribaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina caribaea?

Erythrina caribaea

What is the common name of Erythrina caribaea?

Caribbean Coral Tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina caribaea?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krukoff' in the authors string.