Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mitis
ID:
181708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Schoenbr.2: 47 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181037



Common Names

  • Erythrina Mitis
  • Mild Erythrina
  • Mexican Erythrina


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Synonyms

  • Corallodendron mite (Jacq.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Corallodendron umbrosum (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chirocalyx umbrosus (Kunth) Walp. [valid]
  • Erythrina umbrosa Kunth [valid]

Description

Erythrina mitis (also called Dwarf Erythrina, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to East Africa. It has red flowers and pinnate leaves. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina mitis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina mitis is a small, yellow, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina mitis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Erythrina mitis

Erythrina mitis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Erythrina mitis FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Erythrina mitis

What type of climate does this plant prefer?

Tropical climates

What type of soil does this plant prefer?

Fertile, well-drained soil

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