Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wieringae
ID:
1325987

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


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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.

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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

References

Jos van der Maesen (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maesen' in the authors string.