Erythrina humeana

Cuttings root easily. Erythrina is a genus containing some 100 trees and shrubs, most with spiny trunks and branches and a number that produce strikingly beautiful flowers. The dwarf coral tree is an ideal tree or shrub for the small garden, especially for people who love the scarlet flowers of the common coral tree (Erythrina lysistemon) but don't have the space for a large tree. Its small dimensions make it ideally suited to high density housing complexes where garden space is limited. It produces an impressive display of scarlet red flowers en-masse, which are a favorite with many different birds who enjoy the nectar. It likes full sun and well-drained soil and bloom best after a period of drought. Quite large cuttings root easily.

Similar plants:

• Butea monosperma, Butea frondosa, Erythrina monosperma (Flame of the Forest, Dhak, Palas, Bastard Teak, Parrot Tree)
• Erythrina abyssinica, Erythrina tomentosa (Coral Tree)
• Erythrina amazonica (Amazon Coral Tree)
• Erythrina bidwillii (Indian Coral Tree, Bidwell's Coral Tree)
• Erythrina caffra, Erythrina constantiana, Erythrina insignis (South African Coral tree, Kaffirboom)
• Erythrina coralloides (Naked Coral Tree)
• Erythrina crista galli, Erythrina laurifolia (Cry Baby Tree, Cockspur Coral Tree, Cock's Comb Coral Tree)
• Erythrina decora (Namib Coral Tree)
• Erythrina edulis (Chachafruto)
• Erythrina fusca, Erythrina glauca (Cape Kaffirboom, Gallito, Coral bean, Bois Immortelle)