Erythrina coddii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Krukoff & Barneby
Source:
ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180619
Common Names
- Codd's Coral Tree
- Codd's Coral-tree
- Codd's Coral Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythrina coddii (also called Codd'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 coddii 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 coddii 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 coddii 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 coddii
Erythrina coddii is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and Limpopo.
Erythrina coddii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina coddii?
Erythrina coddii
What is the common name of Erythrina coddii?
Codd's Erythrina
What is the growth habit of Erythrina coddii?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-2681: Based on the initial data import
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.