Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variegata
ID:
181864

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1754

Citation Micro:
Herb. Amb.: 122 (1754)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181193



Common Names

  • Variegated Erythrina
  • Variegated Coral Tree
  • Variegated Coralbean


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Synonyms

  • Erythrina indica Lam. [valid]
  • Erythrina carnea Blanco [illegitimate]
  • Erythrina corallodendron Lour. [unknown]
  • Erythrina phlebocarpa F.M.Bailey [valid]
  • Erythrina lobulata Miq. [valid]
  • Erythrina loureirii G.Don [unknown]
  • Erythrina marmorata Planch. [unknown]
  • Erythrina orientalis Murray [valid]
  • Erythrina parcellii W.Bull [unknown]
  • Erythrina rostrata Ridl. [valid]
  • Erythrina picta L. [valid]
  • Erythrina boninensis Tuyama [unknown]
  • Corallodendron divaricatum (Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Corallodendron spathaceum (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gelala alba Rumph. [deprecated]
  • Erythrina corallodendron orientalis L. [valid]
  • Tetradapa javanorum Osbeck [valid]
  • Erythrina divaricata Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [valid]
  • Erythrina alba Cogn. & Marchal [deprecated]
  • Corallodendron orientale (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erythrina variegata orientalis (L.) Merr. [valid]
  • Erythrina indica alba W.S.Millard & Blatt. [deprecated]
  • Chirocalyx candolleanus Walp. [illegitimate]
  • Chirocalyx divaricatus (Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Walp. [valid]
  • Chirocalyx indicus (Lam.) Walp. [valid]
  • Chirocalyx pictus (L.) Walp. [valid]
  • Erythrina spathacea DC. [valid]
  • Erythrina corallodendron Lam. [unknown]
  • Erythrina loureiroi G.Don [valid]
  • Erythrina orientalis (L.) Merr. [unknown]
  • Erythrina parcelli hort. [unknown]
  • Gelala litorea Rumph. [unknown]
  • Erythrina loueiri G.Don [unknown]
  • Erythrina indica orientalis (L.) Merr. [unknown]
  • Erythrina indica fastigiata Guill. [valid]
  • Erythrina marmorata Veitch ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Erythrina panduriformis Blume ex Miq. [valid]
  • Erythrina parcellii Bull [unknown]
  • Erythrina boninensis Tuyama [valid]
  • Gelala alba Rumphius [unknown]
  • Erythrina alba Cogn. & Marchand [valid]
  • Erythrina indica alba W.S.Millard & E.Blatter [valid]
  • Erythrina variegata picta (L.) Mahesw. [unknown]
  • Erythrina variegata parcellii Mahesw. [valid]
  • Erythrina variegata marmorata Mahesw. [valid]
  • Erythrina variegata mysorensis Mahesw. [valid]
  • Erythrina variegata orientalis Mahesw. [valid]
  • Erythrina variegata alba Mahesw. [valid]
  • Corallodendron lobulatum (Miq.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erythrina indica picta B. & M. [unknown]
  • Erythrina variegata alba (Blatt. & Millard) M.R.Almeida [valid]
  • Erythrina indica phlebocarpa (F.M.Bailey) Domin [valid]
  • Erythrina fitzalanii W.Hill [valid]
  • Erythrina variegata picta (L.) Maheshw. [unknown]
  • Erythrina marmorata Van Geert [unknown]
  • Erythrina parcellii Dombrain [unknown]
  • Erythrina resupinata Moritzi [illegitimate]

Description

Erythrina variegata (also called Variegated 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 variegata 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 variegata 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 variegata 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 variegata

Erythrina variegata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

Erythrina variegata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina variegata?

Erythrina variegata

What is the common name of Erythrina variegata?

Variegated Erythrina

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina variegata?

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