Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elenae
ID:
1051942

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Howard & W.R.Briggs

Source:
tro

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor.34: 183 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051280



Common Names

  • Erythrina elenae
  • Elenae Erythrina
  • Elenae Coral Tree


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Description

Erythrina elenae (also called Elenae coral tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to South America. It has a single trunk and its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and serrate. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open fields and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina elenae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina elenae has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina elenae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Erythrina elenae

Erythrina elenae is native to the tropical regions of South America.

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 version 1.0, record: ild-12314: Originally associated with wfo-0000165888
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-12314: Originally associated with wfo-0000165888
Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.
Winslow Russell Briggs (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Briggs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:96588-2: Based on the initial data import