Erythrina velutina
About
Erythrina velutina is a species of leguminous tree. It is indigenous to Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and Hispaniola and has been introduced to much of the Caribbean, Uganda, and Sri Lanka. It also occurs on the Galápagos Islands, but whether it is indigenous or introduced there is unclear. In Brazil, it occurs on plains and near rivers in the arid parts of the northeast of the country and is commonly known as "mulungu". Erythrina velutina grows as a large tree to around 10 m (30 ft) high and has short spines on the stem. It is perennial.
- Family
- Fabaceae
How to use it
Mulungu is often appreciated for its ornamental qualities and ecological benefits. Its presence can help improve soil quality due to its leguminous nature, which allows it to fix nitrogen in the soil. This makes it a great addition to gardens and landscapes looking to enhance soil health.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Erythrina velutina
- Slug
- erythrina-velutina
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Erythrina
- Species
- velutina
- Wikidata QID
- Q2711241
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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