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Fabaceae
Indian Coral Tree
Erythrina variegata
Tropical vitality and bold beauty.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Erythrina
- Native to
- tropical Asia, Pacific Islands
- Bloom season
- Late Winter, Spring
- Type
- deciduous tree
- Height
- 500–2500 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, fertile
- Water
- moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Hardiness
- 10–12
- Lifespan
- perennial; long-lived tree
Did you know
- The tree blooms when leafless, creating a spectacular display of vivid scarlet against bare branches.
- The bright red seeds are used as beads in traditional jewelry but are toxic if eaten.
- Indian coral tree is the state tree of Odisha, India, and appears in many Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
- Its thorny trunk and branches are covered in conical prickles that deter climbing animals.
- The soft, light wood is used for carving and making traditional masks in Pacific Island cultures.
Color meanings
Scarlet
fierce tropical passion
Red
boldness and vitality