Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
174809

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
ildis

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Méd. Habana5: 336 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174138

Common Names

  • Cuban Coral Tree
  • Cuban Erythrina
  • Cuban Scarlet Tree

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Synonyms

  • Erythrina venosa Britton & Wilson [deprecated]
  • Erythrina venosa Britton & P.Wilson [valid]

Description

Erythrina cubensis (also called Erythrina cubensis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Cuba. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate and trifoliate. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is found in Cuba and the Bahamas.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina cubensis is used in traditional medicines for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive red flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrina cubensis is a bright red color, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina cubensis is a perennial shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Erythrina cubensis

Erythrina cubensis is found in Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

Erythrina cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina cubensis?

Erythrina cubensis

What is the common name of Erythrina cubensis?

Cuban Coral Tree

Where is Erythrina cubensis found?

It is found in Cuba and the Bahamas

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