Erythrina amazonica

Erythrina amazonica

Native to:
Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Ecuador | French Guiana | Guyana | Peru | Suriname | Venezuela

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Erythrina
Species:
Erythrina amazonica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
hummingbirds, bees

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 2-4 weeks under warm, moist conditions.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash