Mazhar Botanic Garden

Erythrina vespertilio Benth

Bat's wing coral tree

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001163
Common name: Bat's wing coral tree
English name: Corkwood
Native: North-east Australia
Country: Australia
(PGR): Rare

Deciduous small tree grows 6-10 m tall bark grey corky, spiny leaves three-lobed, bat wing shaped flowers red in terminal racemes fruit smooth and translucent

Ornamental plant. fruit eaten chilled or used to flavor desserts. the pulp used medicinally to relieve coughs and bronchitis

Erythrina vespertilio subsp biloba (F Muell) ARBean

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Texture: Heavy clay Medium loamy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Dry Mediterranean
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds - Cuttings
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 10 : 11
pH range: 5.5-7.0

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