Erythrina
Erythrina · also Coral tree, Coral flower, Abyssinian coral tree
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Erythrina is a genus of tropical and subtropical trees known for their large, bright red or orange flowers that often appear before the leaves. Many species feature deeply fissured bark and sharp spines, making them suitable for hedging. They are valued for their ornamental beauty and can attract pollinators and birds.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 960.01%——
- 570.01%29 yr15 in
- 280.02%9.8 yr20 in
Traits
- Form
- Spreading
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 10–98 ft
- Canopy spread
- 60 ft
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- High
- Fire risk
- Low
- Blooms
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
Trunk diameters across every city: median 15 in, mean 15 in, 90th percentile 30 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Tropical & Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
- Cameroon Highlands forests
- Cross-Niger transition forests
- Mount Cameroon and Bioko montane forests
- Niger Delta swamp forests
Tropical & Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas & Shrublands
- West Sudanian savanna
Other Erythrina in the catalogue
8 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
