Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
181758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torre

Source:
ildis

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 39: 213 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181087



Common Names

  • Erythrina pygmaea
  • Pygmy Coral Tree
  • Dwarf Coral Tree


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Description

Erythrina pygmaea (also called Dwarf Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 5 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 pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make a green dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina pygmaea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina pygmaea 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 8-11.

Where to Find Erythrina pygmaea

Erythrina pygmaea is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Erythrina pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina pygmaea?

Erythrina pygmaea

What is the common name of Erythrina pygmaea?

Pygmy Coral Tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina pygmaea?

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