Erythrina acanthocarpa
About
Erythrina acanthocarpa is a species of Erythrina in the family Fabaceae, and was first described in 1835 by Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer. It is found in South Africa, where it is native to the Cape and Northern Provinces, but introduced in Free State. It is a succulent, nitrogen-fixing shrub.
- Family
- Fabaceae
How to use it
Erythrina acanthocarpa is a nitrogen-fixing shrub, which means it can improve soil quality by adding nitrogen back into the earth. This makes it a great choice for gardeners looking to enhance the health of their soil naturally. Additionally, its succulent nature allows it to thrive in dry conditions, making it an excellent plant for xeriscaping or low-water gardens.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Erythrina acanthocarpa
- Slug
- erythrina-acanthocarpa
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Erythrina
- Species
- acanthocarpa
- Wikidata QID
- Q5837301
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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