Mazhar Botanic Garden

Erythrina falcata Benth

Brazilian coral tree

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Erythrina
Species: falcata
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000019
Common name: Brazilian coral tree
English name: Brazilian coral tree
Native: South America
Country: South America
(PGR): Cultivated plant

Semi deciduous tree, grow up to 12 m tall, 50 cm in diameter leaves trifoliate, leaflets broadly ovate flowers red, fruit very constricted 

very ornamental, valued especially for its stunning floral display - it is very suitable for landscaping, planting in parks and large gardens etc, but has been largely ignored. Medicine and source of wood. It can be grown as a pioneer species, especially when establishing woodland in wetter soils.

Corallodendron falcatum (Benth) Kuntze

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Texture: Chalk Clay Loam
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Topography: Coastal area
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Mediterranean
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds, stem cuttings , semi ripe wood
Flowering time: Late winter- spring
Zone: 9 : 10
pH range: 5.6-7.5

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