Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
181386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 183 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180715



Common Names

  • Coral Tree
  • Coral-wood Tree
  • Coral-wood


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Synonyms

  • Erythrina bagshawei Baker f. [valid]
  • Erythrina seretii De Wild. [valid]
  • Corallodendron excelsum (Baker) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erythrina excelsa (also called Coral tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America. It typically grows to a height of 3-9 m and has red flowers. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina excelsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for timber and firewood. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina excelsa is a bright red color with a long, curved shape. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina excelsa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months.

Where to Find Erythrina excelsa

Erythrina excelsa can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Asia.

Erythrina excelsa FAQ

What are the best conditions for Erythrina excelsa?

Erythrina excelsa prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the growth rate of Erythrina excelsa?

Erythrina excelsa is a fast-growing plant.

How do you propagate Erythrina excelsa?

Erythrina excelsa can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

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