Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
188952

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Bailey

Source:
ildis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Queensland Agric. J.1: 228 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188281



Common Names

  • Erythrina
  • Erythrina Insularis
  • Insularis


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Description

Erythrina insularis (also called Island Coral-tree, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Australia. It has small, red flowers that grow in clusters and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina insularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina insularis is a small, yellow, globular flower head. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina insularis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Erythrina insularis

Erythrina insularis is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America.

Erythrina insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina insularis?

Erythrina insularis

What is the common name of Erythrina insularis?

Island Coral Tree

What is the family of Erythrina insularis?

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