Status:
valid
Authors:
Maesen
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Webbia68: 97 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338441
Common Names
- Coral Tree
- Coral Bean Tree
- Wieringa's Erythrina
Description
Erythrina wieringae (also called Wieringa's Erythrina, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrina wieringae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Erythrina wieringae flower is a small, yellow, tubular flower with a diameter of 0.2-0.4 inches. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.
Where to Find Erythrina wieringae
Erythrina wieringae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Erythrina wieringae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrina wieringae?
Erythrina wieringae
What is the common name of Erythrina wieringae?
Wieringa's Erythrina
What is the natural habitat of Erythrina wieringae?
Erythrina wieringae is found in tropical forests of Central and South America
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