Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
181885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Neue Schriften Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin3: 426 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181214



Common Names

  • Velvet Erythrina
  • Velvet Coral Tree
  • Velvet Coralbean


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Synonyms

  • Erythrina aculeatissima Desf. [valid]
  • Corallodendron velutinum (Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chirocalyx velutinus (Willd.) Walp. [valid]
  • Erythrina splendida Diels [valid]
  • Erythrina aurantiaca Ridl. [valid]
  • Erythrina velutina aurantiaca (Ridl.) Krukoff [valid]

Description

Erythrina velutina (also called Velvet 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 velutina 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 velutina 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 velutina 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 velutina

Erythrina velutina is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of these countries.

Erythrina velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina velutina?

Erythrina velutina

What is the common name of Erythrina velutina?

Velvet Erythrina

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina velutina?

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