Erythrina orophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ghesq.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles15: 217 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181067
Common Names
- Orophila Erythrina
- Orophila Coral Tree
- Erythrina Orophila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythrina orophila (also called Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers moist habitats, such as near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrina orophila has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythrina orophila has small, red flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythrina orophila can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Erythrina orophila
Erythrina orophila is native to Mexico and can be found in dry and tropical forests.
Erythrina orophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina orophila?
Erythrina orophila
What is the common name of Erythrina orophila?
Mountain Coral Tree
What is the natural habitat of Erythrina orophila?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests in 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
Jean Hector Paul Auguste Ghesquière (1888-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghesq.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Erythrina orophila Ghesq.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.