Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Erythrina

Species:

Erythrina guatemalensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

red, orange-red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, butterflies, birds

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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 conditions.

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