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Fabaceae

Subfamily Caesalpinioideae

Subfamily Caesalpinioideae
Tribe Cassieae

Subfamily Caesalpinioideae
Tribe Detarieae

Subfamily Faboideae

Subfamily Faboideae
Tribe Amorpheae

Subfamily Faboideae
Tribe Crotalarieae

Subfamily Faboideae
Tribe Cytiseae

Subfamily Faboideae
Tribe Desmodieae

Subfamily Faboideae
Tribe Genisteae

Subfamily Faboideae
Tribe Millettieae

Subfamily Faboideae
Tribe Phaseoleae

Subfamily Mimosoideae
Tribe Acacieae

Subfamily Mimosoideae
Tribe Ingeae

Subfamily Mimosoideae
Tribe Mimoseae

Subfamily Mimosoideae
Tribe Parkieae

W/C = Wild Collected
Erythrina crista-galli L.

  • Common Name: Ceibo, Cockspur Coral Tree, Cry- Baby Tree
  • Family: Fabaceae Juss.

  • Country of Origin: S. America - Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay.
  • Habitat:

  • Description: From Central & South America this medium to large tree posses ornamental and econmic value. The flowers are in groups of 2-3 or single and form loose terminal racemes. They can be cooked and eaten. Usually planted for shade in coffee and coca plantations.
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 198502475
  • Source: Unknown
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1985
  • Bench: 1310 - NEO:Central America A
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 12-08-2011
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: eurosid I
  • Order: Fabales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • SubFamily: Faboideae
  • Tribe: Phaseoleae
  • SubTribe: Erythrininae
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