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coral-bean

Erythrina fusca

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Oceanian biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Sao Tome and Principe), Oceania and the Pacific (Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Erythrina fusca (coral-bean)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ahuijote

Portuguese alecrim

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chilicote

Erythrina flabelliformis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of coral-bean?

The scientific name of coral-bean is Erythrina fusca. It belongs to the genus Erythrina.

What is the conservation status of coral-bean?

coral-bean (Erythrina fusca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does coral-bean live?

coral-bean is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Sao Tome and Principe), Oceania and the Pacific (Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Sao Tome and Principe, Tonga.

What family does coral-bean belong to?

coral-bean (Erythrina fusca) belongs to the genus Erythrina, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is coral-bean endangered?

No, coral-bean (Erythrina fusca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does coral-bean belong to?

coral-bean (Erythrina fusca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of coral-bean?

The closest relatives of coral-bean in the genus Erythrina include Bat-Wing Coral Tree, chilicote, Coast Coral Tree, Cockspur coral tree, Common Coral Tree.