Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot.29: 96 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002270
Common Names
- Erythrina Schimpffii
- Schimpffii Erythrina
- Schimpffii Erythrina Tree
Description
Erythrina schimpffii (also called Schimpff's Erythrina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found in the Philippines. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It grows in tropical rainforest and in open forest.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrina schimpffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythrina schimpffii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and oval shaped with a brown and white speckled pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythrina schimpffii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. Keep the medium moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Erythrina schimpffii
Erythrina schimpffii can be found in the Amazon rainforest of South America.
Erythrina schimpffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina schimpffii?
Erythrina schimpffii
What is the common name of Erythrina schimpffii?
Schimpffii Erythrina
What is the natural habitat of Erythrina schimpffii?
Tropical rainforests
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