Erythrina droogmansiana
Erythrina droogmansiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Commonly referred to as the coral tree, scientifically known as Erythrina droogmansiana, is a striking deciduous shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its vibrant red flowers, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from skin conditions to inflammatory issues and digestive discomfort.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Erythrina Hylobia
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Erythrina droogmansianaSynonyms
- Erythrina hylobia
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales. Ultimately, Erythrina droogmansiana is a member of the family Fabaceae and the genus Erythrina.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Erythrina |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its range includes the Central African Republic and Cameroon. It can also be found within the borders of Gabon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Furthermore, the species extends its presence to the Gulf of Guinea Islands. These diverse locations highlight its specific ecological niche within the African tropics.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Erythrina droogmansiana is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, which functions as a self-supporting structure. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit epiphytic or aquatic tendencies and grows as an independent organism without parasitic requirements. The plant typically reaches a significant height, with a mean stature of approximately 25 m.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- tree
- Parasite :
- independent
- Plant height mean:
- 25 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Erythrina droogmansiana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Abyssinone V 4'-methyl ether.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abyssinone V 4'-methyl ether | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Abyssinone V 4'-methyl ether
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Conditions
Erythrina droogmansiana has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast tumor.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Breast tumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Breast tumor
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM