Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schimpffii
ID:
1513489

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


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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.

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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

References