Erythrina velutina
Also known as: Chirocalyx velutinus (Willd.) Walp. +5 more
- Chirocalyx velutinus (Willd.) Walp.
- Corallodendron velutinum (Willd.) Kuntze
- Erythrina aculeatissima Desf.
- Erythrina aurantiaca Ridl.
- Erythrina splendida Diels
- Erythrina velutina f. aurantiaca (Ridl.) Krukoff
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in South America, Erythrina velutina 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)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Cayman Is., Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Galápagos, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, 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)
Gulf of Guinea Is., Sri Lanka, Uganda, Venezuelan Antilles