Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sousae
ID:
175672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krukoff & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.66: 432 (1979 publ. 1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175001



Common Names

  • Erythrina sousae
  • Sousae Erythrina
  • Sousae Erythrina


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Description

Erythrina sousae (also called Sousa's Coral Tree, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Mexico. It has a straight trunk and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are alternate and pinnately compound with 3-5 leaflets. It produces small, red flowers in the spring. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina sousae is used for its timber, which is valued for its hardness and durability. It is also used for fuel, charcoal and as a source of tannin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina sousae has small, bright white flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina sousae is a deciduous tree that grows to a height of 20-30 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Erythrina sousae

Erythrina sousae is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Erythrina sousae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina sousae?

Erythrina sousae

What is the family of Erythrina sousae?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Erythrina sousae?

Sousa's Coral Tree

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

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krukoff' in the authors string.