Erythrina nervosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 413 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051283
Common Names
- Erythrina nervosa
- Nervous Erythrina
- Nervous Coral Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythrina nervosa (also called Nervous coral tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to South America. It has a single trunk and its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and serrate. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open fields and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrina nervosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythrina nervosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Erythrina nervosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Erythrina nervosa
Erythrina nervosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
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
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Erythrina nervosa DC.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.