Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptopoda
ID:
166571

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
ildis

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot.20A(5): 14 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165900

Common Names

  • Slender-Leaved Coral Tree
  • Slender-Leaved Erythrina
  • Thin-Leaved Coral Tree

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Description

Erythrina leptopoda (also called Slender-footed Erythrina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrina leptopoda is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrina leptopoda has bright red, tubular flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, flat, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrina leptopoda can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Erythrina leptopoda

Erythrina leptopoda is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Erythrina leptopoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrina leptopoda?

Erythrina leptopoda

What is the common name of Erythrina leptopoda?

Thin-Leaved Coral Tree

What is the natural habitat of Erythrina leptopoda?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America

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

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.