Erythrina versicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bojer
Source:
ildis
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Hortus Maurit. 110, nomen. 1837
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209702
Common Names
- Erythrina versicolor
- Versicolor Erythrina
- Versicolor Coral Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythrina versicolor (also called Versicolor coral tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It grows up to 10 m tall and has a spreading crown. It has bright red flowers and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrina versicolor is used as an ornamental plant and for soil conservation. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythrina versicolor has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythrina versicolor is a hardy shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. When grown from cuttings, it should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.
Where to Find Erythrina versicolor
Erythrina versicolor is native to Africa.
Erythrina versicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina versicolor?
Erythrina versicolor
What is the common name of Erythrina versicolor?
Variegated Erythrina
What is the natural habitat of Erythrina versicolor?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-55701: Based on the initial data import
Wenceslas Bojer (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bojer' in the authors string.