Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corallodendron
ID:
181301

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 706 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180630



Common Names

  • Coral Tree
  • Coral Bean Tree
  • Coral-Flowered Erythrina


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Synonyms

  • Erythrina corallifera Salisb. [valid]
  • Erythrina spinosa Mill. [valid]
  • Erythrina inermis Mill. [valid]
  • Corallodendron occidentale (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erythrina corallodendron occidentalis L. [valid]
  • Erythrina corallodendrum L. [unknown]
  • Piscidia corallodendrum Steud. [valid]
  • Corallodendron aculeatum Medik. [valid]
  • Corallodendron australe Kuntze [valid]
  • Erythrina corallodendron bicolor Krukoff [valid]
  • Erythrina corallodendron connata Krukoff [valid]

Description

Erythrina corallodendron (also called Corallodendron 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 corallodendron is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina corallodendron 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 corallodendron 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 corallodendron

Erythrina corallodendron is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Erythrina corallodendron FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina corallodendron?

Erythrina corallodendron

What is the common name of Erythrina corallodendron?

Coral Tree

What is the growth habit of Erythrina corallodendron?

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