Erythrina mitis
Mortel
Also known as: Chirocalyx umbrosus (Kunth) Walp. +3 more
- Chirocalyx umbrosus (Kunth) Walp.
- Corallodendron mite (Jacq.) Kuntze
- Corallodendron umbrosum (Kunth) Kuntze
- Erythrina umbrosa Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Indigenous to South America, Erythrina mitis (commonly known as Mortel) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Venezuela
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, Sri Lanka, Uganda