Erythrina crista-galli

Common name: Ceibo, Cockspur Coral Tree, Cry- Baby Tree

Family: Fabaceae

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Country of Origin: S. America - Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay.

Description: From Central & South America this medium to large tree posses ornamental and econmic value. The flowers are in groups of 2-3 or single and form loose terminal racemes. They can be cooked and eaten. Usually planted for shade in coffee and coca plantations.

It is the national flower of Argentina & Uruguay.³

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USDA Zone: 9a-11

Source: Unknown

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Classification:

• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• SubClass: eurosid I
• Order: Fabales
• SubOrder:
• Family: Fabaceae
• SubFamily: Faboideae
• Tribe: Phaseoleae
• SubTribe: Erythrininae

References:

1. The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Last accessed on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.
2. Erythrina crista-galli. (2015, June 2). Wikispecies. Accessed 1 September 2015.
3. Erythrina crista-galli at Wikipedia. Accessed 1 September 2015.
4. Erythrina crista-galli at ARS-GRIN. Last accessed on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.

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