Erythrina humeana

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Erythrina Humeana, Spreng. (E. caffra, Ker-Gawl, not Thunb.). Often tree-like and 30 ft. or more, the st. and petioles very spiny: petioles long; lfts. rhomboid-ovate, acuminate: peduncles axillary and strictly erect, longer than the Lvs., white-warty; fls. verticillate-spiked on the ends of the peduncles, long and slender, deflexed, brilliant scarlet fading to purple. S. Afr. B.M. 2431. B.R. 736. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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Erythrina humeana Spreng.
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Erythrina humeana (Dwarf Kaffirboom, Dwarf Coral Tree, Dwarf Erythrina, Natal Coral Tree) is an ornamental tree and medicinal plant native to South Africa.

External links

• Plants For A Future: Erythrina humeana
• USDA Plants Profile: Erythrina humeana
• Template:Es icon Erythrina humeana photo