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Coral tree

Erythrina poeppigiana

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Sao Tome and Principe), North America (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Erythrina poeppigiana (Coral tree)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish amasisa

Portuguese erythrina-do-alto

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 flabelliformis

Erythrina crista-galli

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Coral tree?

The scientific name of Coral tree is Erythrina poeppigiana. It belongs to the genus Erythrina.

What is the conservation status of Coral tree?

Coral tree (Erythrina poeppigiana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Coral tree live?

Coral tree is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Sao Tome and Principe), North America (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Sao Tome and Principe, United States.

What family does Coral tree belong to?

Coral tree (Erythrina poeppigiana) belongs to the genus Erythrina, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Coral tree endangered?

No, Coral tree (Erythrina poeppigiana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Coral tree belong to?

Coral tree (Erythrina poeppigiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Coral tree?

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