Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oaxacana
ID:
175671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Krukoff) Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.66: 426 (1979 publ. 1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175000



Common Names

  • Erythrina oaxacana
  • Oaxacana Erythrina
  • Oaxacana Erythrina


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Synonyms

  • Erythrina breviflora oaxacana Krukoff [unknown]

Description

Erythrina oaxacana (also called Oaxacan Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Mexico. It has a straight trunk and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are alternate and pinnately compound with 3-5 leaflets. It produces small, red flowers in the spring. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina oaxacana is used for its timber, which is valued for its hardness and durability. It is also used for fuel, charcoal and as a source of tannin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina oaxacana has small, bright yellow flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina oaxacana is a deciduous tree that grows to a height of 20-30 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Erythrina oaxacana

Erythrina oaxacana is native to the Oaxaca region of Mexico.

Erythrina oaxacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina oaxacana?

Erythrina oaxacana

What is the family of Erythrina oaxacana?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Erythrina oaxacana?

Oaxacan Coral Tree

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

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krukoff' in the authors string.