Erythrina sp., Coral Tree -

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Erythrina falcata

Erythrina sp.
Family: Faboideae / Leguminosae / Papilionaceae
Coral Tree
large shrub 5-10 ft

Erythrina is a genus of tropical and subtropical flowering trees. The name Coral Tree is used for many of these trees.

All species of Erythrina have bean-like seed pods.

The seeds of over 40 of the species contain alkaloids, and some of the Amazonian species are used for medicinal and other purposes by indigenous peoples.

Species and varieties:

Erythrina amazonica

Erythrina caffra

Erythrina coralloides

Erythrina crista galli

Erythrina falcata

Erythrina megistophylla

Erythrina poeppigiana

Erythrina rubrinervia

Erythrina speciosa

Erythrina vespertilio

Erythrina x bidwillii

Erythrina sp., Indonesia

Erythrina rubrinervia

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2694 Erythrina abyssinica - seeds
This Erythrina with it's brilliant red flowers reaches a height of 60'. The leaves are edible - the seeds are poisonous. It's light wood is used in fishermen's floats. Resists disease. Plant 3/4" deep in well draining soil. Keep warm and damp. Full sun.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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3.95

2693 Erythrina smithiana - seeds
Attractive shrubby tree to 25' having bright red tubular flowers in terminal clusters; mature pods twist open exposing a neat display of bright red seeds. Trifoliate leaved. It is one of the more uncommon Erythrinas. Very Frost tender. Grows outdoors in zones 10-12 otherwise grow as a beautiful houseplant. Soak the seeds for 3 days. Plant 1" deep in well draining soil. Keep warm and damp.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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