Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crista-galli
ID:
181312

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl.1: 99 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180641



Common Names

  • Coral Tree
  • Cockspur Coral Tree
  • Coral Bean Tree


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Synonyms

  • Micropteryx cristagalli (L.) Walp. [valid]
  • Micropteryx fasciculata (Benth.) Walp. [valid]
  • Micropteryx laurifolia (Jacq.) Walp. [valid]
  • Erythrina fasciculata Benth. [valid]
  • Erythrina laurifolia Jacq. [valid]
  • Erythrina pulcherrima Tod. [valid]
  • Erythrina speciosa Tod. [illegitimate]
  • Erythrina crista-galli hasskarlii Backer [valid]
  • Erythrina crista-galli leucochlora Lombardo [valid]
  • Corallodendron crista-galli (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erythrina graefferi Tineo [valid]
  • Erythrina compacta W.Bull [valid]
  • Erythrina crista-galli crista-galli [unknown]
  • Erythrina crista-galli longiflora M.A.Zapater & E.C.Lozano [valid]
  • Erythrina crista-galli corallina N.F.Mattos [valid]

Description

Erythrina crista-galli (also called Cockspur 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 crista-galli is used for its ornamental value in landscaping, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina crista-galli has red flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina crista-galli 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 crista-galli

Erythrina crista-galli is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often found in open fields, pastures, and along roadsides.

Erythrina crista-galli FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina crista-galli?

Erythrina crista-galli

What is the common name of Erythrina crista-galli?

Cock's Comb Coral Tree

What is the family of Erythrina crista-galli?

Fabaceae

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