Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bidwillii
ID:
680178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg.33: t. 9 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679511

Common Names

  • Bidwill's Erythrina
  • Bidwill's Coral Tree
  • Bidwill's Coralbean

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Description

Erythrina bidwillii (also called Bidwill's erythrina, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single flowering stem. The flowers are red and have four petals. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina bidwillii has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina bidwillii is a small, red, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina bidwillii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring.

Where to Find Erythrina bidwillii

Erythrina bidwillii can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Erythrina bidwillii FAQ

What are the common names of Erythrina bidwillii?

Bidwill's Coral Tree

What is the habitat of Erythrina bidwillii?

Dry grassland, woodland clearings, and rocky slopes

What is the flowering season of Erythrina bidwillii?

June to August

Species in the Erythrina genus

Erythrina atitlanensis, Erythrina barqueroana, Erythrina castillejiflora, Erythrina cobanensis, Erythrina florenciae, Erythrina huehuetenangensis, Erythrina oliviae, Erythrina pudica, Erythrina salviiflora, Erythrina santamartensis, Erythrina steyermarkii, Erythrina tajumulcensis, Erythrina tuxtlana, Erythrina williamsii, Erythrina amazonica, Erythrina americana, Erythrina buchii, Erythrina chiapasana, Erythrina chiriquensis, Erythrina cochleata, Erythrina costaricensis, Erythrina eggersii, Erythrina flabelliformis, Erythrina folkersii, Erythrina gibbosa, Erythrina globocalyx, Erythrina goldmanii, Erythrina grisebachii, Erythrina guatemalensis, Erythrina herbacea, Erythrina hondurensis, Erythrina lanata, Erythrina lanceolata, Erythrina leptopoda, Erythrina mexicana, Erythrina pallida, Erythrina peruviana, Erythrina petraea, Erythrina poeppigiana, Erythrina polychaeta, Erythrina rubrinervia, Erythrina schimpfii, Erythrina similis, Erythrina smithiana, Erythrina standleyana, Erythrina ulei, Erythrina longipes, Erythrina cubensis, Erythrina macrophylla, Erythrina speciosa,

Species in the Fabaceae family