Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
senegalensis
ID:
181802

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 413 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181131



Common Names

  • Senegal Coral Tree
  • Senegal Erythrina
  • Senegal's Erythrina


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Synonyms

  • Chirocalyx latifolius (Schumach. & Thonn.) Walp. [valid]
  • Erythrina guineensis G.Don [valid]
  • Erythrina latifolia Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]
  • Macrocymbium vogelii Walp. [valid]
  • Duchassaingia senegalensis (DC.) Hassk. [unknown]
  • Corallodendron senegalense (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erythrina senegalensis camerounensis Aubrév. [unknown]

Description

Erythrina senegalensis (also called Senegal Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina senegalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina senegalensis is a bright red, trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina senegalensis is a small shrub native to Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated from root cuttings.

Where to Find Erythrina senegalensis

Erythrina senegalensis is native to Africa, including Senegal, Mali, and Nigeria. It is also found in parts of India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.

Erythrina senegalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina senegalensis?

Erythrina senegalensis

What is the common name of Erythrina senegalensis?

Senegal Coral Tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina senegalensis?

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