Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fusca
ID:
181430

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch.: 427 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180759



Common Names

  • Fusca Erythrina
  • Fusca Coral Tree
  • Fusca Coral Bean


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Synonyms

  • Erythrina caffra Blanco [illegitimate]
  • Erythrina atrosanguinea Ridl. [valid]
  • Erythrina moelebei Guillaumin & Beauv. [deprecated]
  • Erythrina patens Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [valid]
  • Erythrina picta Blanco [unknown]
  • Erythrina fusca inermis Pulle [valid]
  • Erythrina fusca inermis Rock [unknown]
  • Corallodendron glaucum (Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Corallodendron patens (Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Corallodendron fuscum (Lour.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gelala aquatica Rumph. [deprecated]
  • Duchassaingia glauca (Willd.) Walp. [valid]
  • Duchassaingia ovalifolia (Roxb.) Walp. [valid]
  • Erythrina glauca Willd. [valid]
  • Erythrina ovalifolia Roxb. [valid]
  • Erythrina argentea Blume ex Miq. [valid]
  • Erythrina moelebei Vieill. ex Guillaumin & Beauvis. [valid]
  • Gelala aquatica Rumphius [unknown]
  • Corallodendron ovalifolium (Roxb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erythrina fusca (also called Brown-Flowered Coral Bean, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with bright green leaves and brown flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina fusca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina fusca 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 fusca can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Erythrina fusca

Erythrina fusca is native to tropical Africa.

Erythrina fusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina fusca?

Erythrina fusca

What is the common name of Erythrina fusca?

Brown Coral Tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina fusca?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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