Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hazomboay
ID:
197205

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Du Puy & Labat

Source:
ildis

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia18: 228 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196534



Common Names

  • Hazomboay Coral Tree
  • Hazomboay Erythrina
  • Hazomboay Erythrina Tree


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Description

Erythrina hazomboay (also called Erythrina hazomboay, among many other common names) is a shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina hazomboay is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina hazomboay has bright red flowers with yellow centers and a five-lobed calyx. The seed is a small, flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina hazomboay is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some shade but will produce more flowers in full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Erythrina hazomboay

Erythrina hazomboay is native to Madagascar and can be found in the Hazomboay forest.

Erythrina hazomboay FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina hazomboay?

Erythrina hazomboay is native to Madagascar.

What is the growth habit of Erythrina hazomboay?

Erythrina hazomboay is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 8 m tall.

What are the uses of Erythrina hazomboay?

Erythrina hazomboay is used for timber, firewood, and medicinal purposes.

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