Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mulungu
ID:
177238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.15(1): 173 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176567



Common Names

  • Erythrina Mulungu
  • Mulungu
  • Erythrina Mulungu Tree


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Synonyms

  • Erythrina dominguezii Hassl. [valid]
  • Erythrina chacoensis Speg. [invalid]
  • Corallodendron mulungu (Mart. ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erythrina mulungu (also called Mulungu, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small tree that grows up to 5 m tall, with red flowers. It is native to South America and is found in open, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina mulungu is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina mulungu has small, red, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina mulungu is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Erythrina mulungu

Erythrina mulungu is native to Brazil and can be found in areas with sandy soils.

Erythrina mulungu FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina mulungu?

Erythrina mulungu

What is the common name of Erythrina mulungu?

Mulungu

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina mulungu?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:494514-1: Based on the initial data import