Erythrina corallodendron
Coral Erythrina, Coraltree
Also known as: Corallodendron aculeatum Medik. +9 more
- Corallodendron aculeatum Medik.
- Corallodendron australe Kuntze
- Corallodendron occidentale (L.) Kuntze
- Erythrina corallifera Salisb.
- Erythrina corallodendron var. bicolor Krukoff
- Erythrina corallodendron var. connata Krukoff
- Erythrina corallodendron var. occidentalis L.
- Erythrina inermis Mill.
- Erythrina spinosa Mill.
- Piscidia corallodendrum Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Originating in South America, Erythrina corallodendron (commonly known as Coral Erythrina or Coraltree) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
India, Kenya, Malaya, Réunion, Trinidad-Tobago