Erythrina stricta

Erythrina stricta

Native to:
Bangladesh | Cambodia | China | India | Laccadive Is. | Laos | Myanmar | Nepal | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
red, scarlet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies

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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 typically occurs within 2-4 weeks after treatment.

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