Erythrina hennessyae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Krukoff & Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180810
Common Names
- Hennessy's Coral Tree
- Hennessy's Erythrina
- Hennessy's Coralbean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythrina hennessyae (also called 'Hennessy'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 hennessyae is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erythrina hennessyae 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 hennessyae 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 hennessyae
Erythrina hennessyae is native to the tropical regions of South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
Erythrina hennessyae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina hennessyae?
Erythrina hennessyae
What is the common name of Erythrina hennessyae?
Hennessyae Erythrina
What is the family of Erythrina hennessyae?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-2699: Based on the initial data import
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krukoff' in the authors string.