Erythrina lysistemon
About
Erythrina lysistemon is a species of deciduous tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to South Africa. Common names include common coral-tree, lucky bean tree, umsintsi (Xhosa), muvhale (Venda), mophete (Tswana), koraalboom or kanniedood (Afrikaans), mokhungwane (Sotho) and mutiti (Shona). It is regularly cultivated as a tree for gardens and parks.
- Family
- Fabaceae
How to use it
The lucky bean tree is regularly cultivated for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. Its vibrant flowers attract pollinators, making it a great choice for enhancing biodiversity in your garden. Additionally, the tree's beans are often used in traditional crafts and jewelry, adding a unique cultural touch to its practical uses.
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In the kitchen
The lucky bean tree is not eaten by humans. Its beans are often considered inedible, so it's best to admire this tree for its beauty rather than for culinary uses.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Erythrina lysistemon
- Slug
- erythrina-lysistemon
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Erythrina
- Species
- lysistemon
- Wikidata QID
- Q3644036
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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