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Erythrina subumbrans

December Tree
Also known as: Corallodendron holosericeum (Kurz) Kuntze +14 more
  • Corallodendron holosericeum (Kurz) Kuntze
  • Corallodendron lithospermum (Blume ex Miq.) Kuntze
  • Corallodendron sumatranum (Miq.) Kuntze
  • Erythrina holoserica Kurz
  • Erythrina holosericea Kurz
  • Erythrina hypaphorus Boerl. ex Koord.-Schum.
  • Erythrina lithosperma Blume ex Miq.
  • Erythrina lithosperma var. armata Miq.
  • Erythrina lithosperma var. inermis Miq.
  • Erythrina mysorensis Gamble
  • Erythrina secundiflora Hassk.
  • Erythrina sumatrana Miq.
  • Hypaphorus subumbrans Hassk.
  • Hypaphorus subumbrans var. aculeata Hassk.
  • Hypaphorus subumbrans var. inermis Hassk.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Found natively in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and the Pacific, Erythrina subumbrans (commonly known as December-tree) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Borneo, China South-Central, Fiji, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Philippines, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cook Is., Niue

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