Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
W.J.Hooker, Niger Fl.: 307 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181225
Common Names
- Coral Tree
- Vogel's Coral Tree
- Coralbean Tree
Synonyms
- Erythrina bancoensis Aubrev. [unknown]
- Erythrina bancoensis Aubrév. & Pellegr. [valid]
- Erythrina vignei Burtt Davy [invalid]
Description
Erythrina vogelii (also called Vogel'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 vogelii 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 vogelii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythrina vogelii 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 vogelii
Erythrina vogelii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Erythrina vogelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina vogelii?
Erythrina vogelii
What is the common name of Erythrina vogelii?
Vogel's Erythrina
What is the natural habitat of Erythrina vogelii?
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