Erythrina / ˌɛrɪˈθraɪnə / [4] is a genus of plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It contains about 130 species, which are distributed in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. They are trees, with the larger species growing up to 30 m (98 ft) in height. These species are known for their large flowers with long and bright red or orange petals.

2009年8月31日 · Erythrina herbacea (Cherokee Bean, Coral Bean): This is an eastern U.S. native shrub up to about 15 feet tall, but usually shorter in colder climates (will even freeze to the ground and grow back at the low end of its cold tolerance range).

Erythrina herbacea, commonly known as the coral bean, Cherokee bean, Mamou plant in South Louisiana, red cardinal or cardinal spear, is a flowering shrub or small tree found throughout the southeastern United States and northeastern Mexico; [2] it has also been reported from parts of Central America and, as an introduced species, from Pakistan.

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Award-winning Erythrina crista-galli (Common Coral Tree) is a small, deciduous, corky-barked tree with attractive foliage and showy flowers. Its spiny branches are covered with leathery, dark green leaves, 6 in. long (15 cm), composed of 3 triangular leaflets.

In cooler zones, it may freeze above ground in winter but will regrow in the spring. Its main attraction is coral-red flowers in a crescent moon shape which are attractive to hummingbirds. It grows well in loamy clay soils and is often used to add color to a garden area.

Since its discovery on Oʻahu in April 2005, the tiny Erythrina gall wasp (Quadrastichus erythrinae), or simply known as EGW, has been a serious pest and greatly affecting many populations of wiliwili and other non-native Erythrina species throughout the State of Hawaiʻi. [3] .

One of our favorite Coral Trees. This is a deciduous small tree or multi-stemmed shrub can grow to as tall as 18 feet but is typically seen as an 8 foot shrub. It blooms continually on the new growth from spring through winter with peak flowering in summer months.

The PLANTS Database includes the following 13 species of Erythrina L. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.

2024年11月26日 · Master Erythrina propagation 🌱 with expert tips on seeds, cuttings, and air layering for thriving plants! 🌱 Select healthy seeds and soak for 24 hours to boost germination success. 🌞 Provide 12-16 hours of light daily for optimal seedling growth.