Erythrina haerdii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.24: 285 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180802
Common Names
- Haird's Coral Tree
- Haird's Erythrina
- Haird's Coralbean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythrina haerdii (also called 'Haerd's Coral Tree', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with red flowers that grows up to 8m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrina haerdii is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erythrina haerdii is red, with five petals. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are short, thick and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythrina haerdii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and size.
Where to Find Erythrina haerdii
Erythrina haerdii is native to the tropical regions of South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
Erythrina haerdii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina haerdii?
Erythrina haerdii
What is the common name of Erythrina haerdii?
Haerdii Erythrina
What is the family of Erythrina haerdii?
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
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Erythrina haerdii Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.