Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom)

Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower close up with green leaves attached to woody branches.
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower buds and open petals sitting among smooth green oval leaves.

Botanical names: Erythrina fusca, Erythrina glauca

Common names: Cape Kaffirboom, Gallito, Coral bean, Bois Immortelle

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Red, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Leaves are alternate, compound, with three leaflets, and the base of the petiole is swollen and cylindrical. Young leaves are eaten. Flowers are large, orange, and have a claw-like shape.

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Image gallery: 11 images
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower cluster with long green leaves on tree branch
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower clusters hang from thin branches among numerous green leaves.
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower close up on green branch in natural sunlight
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower spikes with green oval leaves on woody stems
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) close up, vivid red flower with elongated petals and green leaves.
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower cluster with slender petals and smooth green foliage behind.
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower close up on a tree branch against blue sky.
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower cluster with buds on a branch against blurred leaves.
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) green leaves on tree branches under sunlight close up
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) branches covered in thick green leaves under direct sunlight
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) deep red flower close up on a slender green branch
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) flower clusters with curved petals growing on a thin woody stem.
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower on branches among green leaves, close up shot.
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower clusters hang from slender stems with oval green leaves.
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) deep red flower clusters with green leaves on a thin branch
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) flower clusters with dark red petals along thin wooden stems near leaves.
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower cluster with green leaves on a branch close up.
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower cluster hangs from a branch with green foliage nearby.
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) vivid red flower close up on a stone surface
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower resting on a light stone surface
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower close up on woody branch with green leaves.
Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom) red flower cluster with slender petals on thin wooden stems.


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