Brazilian Coral Tree
Erythrina crista-galli
- Habit
- Shrub
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Kerala & more
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Erythrina crista-galli
- Genus
- Erythrina
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Planted
- Habitat type
- Cultivated
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Malayalam
- എറിത്രീന ക്രിസ്റ്റ-ഗാലി
About Brazilian Coral Tree
Brazilian Coral Tree (Erythrina crista-galli) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in planted. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Brazilian Coral Tree belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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