Erythrina tholloniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hua
Source:
ildis
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris, n.s., 1: 53 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181184
Common Names
- Thollon's Erythrina
- Thollon's Coral Tree
- Thollon's Coralbean
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- Erythrina gilletii De Wild. [valid]
Description
Erythrina tholloniana (also called Thollon's Coral Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows to a height of 7 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrina tholloniana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erythrina tholloniana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythrina tholloniana is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and will tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Erythrina tholloniana
Erythrina tholloniana is native to Madagascar. It can be found in the eastern and northern regions of the island.
Erythrina tholloniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina tholloniana?
Erythrina tholloniana
What is the common name of Erythrina tholloniana?
Thollon's Erythrina
What is the natural habitat of Erythrina tholloniana?
It is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons in the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.
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
Henri Hua (1861-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hua' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Erythrina tholloniana Hua: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.