Erythrina variegata
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Erythrina variegata (syn. E. indica Lam., E. variegata var. orientalis (L.) Merr.; Tiger's Claw, Indian Coral Tree and Sunshine Tree) is a species of Erythrina native to the tropical and subtropical regions of eastern Africa, southern Asia, northern Australia, and the islands of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean east to Fiji.[1]
It is a thorny deciduous tree growing to 27 m tall. The leaves are pinnate with a 20 cm petiole and three leaflets, each leaflet up to 20 cm long and broad. It has dense clusters of scarlet or crimson flowers and black seeds.[2]
It is valued as an ornamental tree. Several cultivars have been selected, including 'Alba' with white flowers.[2]
References
- ↑ Germplasm Resources Information Network: Erythrina variegata
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Huxley, A., ed. (1992). New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. Macmillan ISBN 0-333-47494-5.
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Flowers
Young leaves
Foliage and fruit
Flowers of cultivar 'Alba'
Flowers of cultivar 'Alba'
Beans
