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coral-bean

Erythrina herbacea

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil and India.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇳 India

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese eritrina-anã-pink

Similar Species in Erythrina

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Bat-Wing Coral Tree
Erythrina vespertilio
Least Concern
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Broad-leaved Coral Tree
Erythrina latissima
Least Concern
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chilicote
Erythrina flabelliformis
Least Concern
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Coast Coral Tree
Erythrina caffra
Least Concern
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Cockspur coral tree
Erythrina crista-galli
Least Concern
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Cock's-spur
Erythrina eggersii
Endangered
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Common Coral Tree
Erythrina lysistemon
Least Concern
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coral-bean
Erythrina fusca
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of coral-bean?
The scientific name of coral-bean is Erythrina herbacea. It belongs to the genus Erythrina.
What is the conservation status of coral-bean?
coral-bean (Erythrina herbacea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does coral-bean live?
coral-bean is found in Distributed across Brazil and India.. Countries include Brazil, India.
What family does coral-bean belong to?
coral-bean (Erythrina herbacea) belongs to the genus Erythrina, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is coral-bean endangered?
No, coral-bean (Erythrina herbacea) 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 herbacea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of coral-bean?
The closest relatives of coral-bean in the genus Erythrina include Bat-Wing Coral Tree, Broad-leaved Coral Tree, chilicote, Coast Coral Tree, Cockspur coral tree.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Erythrina — 18 Species

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Bat-Wing Coral Tree
Erythrina vespertilio
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Broad-leaved Coral Tree
Erythrina latissima
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chilicote
Erythrina flabelliformis
LC 🐾
Coast Coral Tree
Erythrina caffra
LC 🐾
Cockspur coral tree
Erythrina crista-galli
LC 🐾
Cock's-spur
Erythrina eggersii
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Common Coral Tree
Erythrina lysistemon
LC 🐾
coral-bean
Erythrina fusca
LC
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coral-bean
Erythrina herbacea
LC
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coraltree
Erythrina corallodendron
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Coral tree
Erythrina poeppigiana
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Coral tree
Erythrina speciosa
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Coral Tree
Erythrina hondurensis
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Dwarf Coral Tree
Erythrina humeana
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Indian Coral Tree
Erythrina variegata
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mortel
Erythrina mitis
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mulungú
Erythrina verna
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Senegal coraltree
Erythrina senegalensis
LC
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