Erythrina dyeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Hennessy
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196678
Common Names
- Erythrina dyeri
- Dyer's Erythrina
- Dyer's Coral Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythrina dyeri (also called 'Dyer's Erythrina', among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree native to East Africa. It grows in dry, open woodlands and savannas. It has yellow, fragrant flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrina dyeri is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Erythrina dyeri are red and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythrina dyeri is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Erythrina dyeri
Erythrina dyeri can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Indian Ocean islands.
Erythrina dyeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina dyeri?
Erythrina dyeri
What is the common name of Erythrina dyeri?
Dyer's Coral Tree
What is the family of Erythrina dyeri?
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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-4324: Based on the initial data import
Esmé Frances Hennessy (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hennessy' in the authors string.