Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1811
Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel3: 15 (1811)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185020
Common Names
- Erythrina Resupinata
- Upright-Growing Coral Tree
- Upright-Growing Erythrina
Synonyms
- Duchassaingia resupinata (Roxb.) Walp. [valid]
- Corallodendron resupinatum (Roxb.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Erythrina resupinata (also called Resupinate Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrina resupinata is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erythrina resupinata is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a reddish-brown color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythrina resupinata is a tropical plant native to India. It is a small tree that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Erythrina resupinata
Erythrina resupinata is native to the Caribbean islands, and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Erythrina resupinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina resupinata?
Erythrina resupinata
What is the common name of Erythrina resupinata?
Coral Tree
What is the natural habitat of Erythrina resupinata?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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