Erythrina suberosa, the corky coral tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.[2] It is native to the Indian Subcontinent (except Assam), Southeast Asia (except Laos), and Peninsular Malaysia.[1] Due to its showy flowers and habit of flowering most of the year, it is often planted as an ornamental or street tree.[3] Although the flowers can be used to make a refreshing drink, the seeds are poisonous.[3]

Erythrina suberosa
Flowers
Trunk
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Erythrina
Species:
E. suberosa
Binomial name
Erythrina suberosa
Synonyms[1]
List
    • Corallodendron suberosum (Roxb.) Kuntze
    • Erythrina alba Roxb. ex Wight & Arn.
    • Erythrina bisetosa Griff.
    • Erythrina glabrescens (Prain) R.Parker
    • Erythrina hamiltoniana Steud.
    • Erythrina maxima Roxb. ex Wight & Arn.
    • Erythrina nahasuta Buch.-Ham. ex Wall.
    • Erythrina reniformis Buch.-Ham.
    • Erythrina stricta var. suberosa (Roxb.) Niyomdham
    • Erythrina sublobata Roxb.
    • Micropteryx suberosa (Roxb.) Walp.
    • Micropteryx sublobata (Roxb.) Walp.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Erythrina suberosa Roxb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Corky Coral Tree". Flowers of India. 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2022. Common name: Corky Coral Tree, Indian Coral Tree
  3. ^ a b Fern, Ken (30 July 2021). "Erythrina suberosa Roxb. Fabaceae". tropical.theferns.info. Useful Tropical Plants. Retrieved 6 January 2022.