Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanigera
ID:
181536

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.A.Duvign. & Rochez

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Fl. Congo Belge & Ruanda-Urundi vi. 125 (1954), sine descr. lat.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180865



Common Names

  • Woolly Erythrina
  • Woolly Coral Tree
  • Woolly-Stemmed Erythrina


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Description

Erythrina lanigera (also called Woolly Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and savannas. Its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and have three to five pairs of leaflets. Its flowers are red and its fruits are long, flat pods.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina lanigera is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina lanigera is red in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina lanigera is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a fast-growing plant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown near the coast.

Where to Find Erythrina lanigera

Erythrina lanigera is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Erythrina lanigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina lanigera?

Erythrina lanigera

What is the common name of Erythrina lanigera?

Lanigera Erythrina

What is the family of Erythrina lanigera?

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-2704: Based on the initial data import
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
R. Rochez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rochez' in the authors string.