Erythrina stricta
Erythrina stricta, commonly known as the coral tree, is a deciduous medicinal shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its vibrant red blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Various parts are traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to inflammatory conditions and skin infections.
- Scientific name: Erythrina stricta
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Erythrina and the specific species Erythrina stricta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erythrina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Erythrina stricta, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Malayalam, it is referred to as വെൺമുരിക്ക്, while in Thai, it is commonly called ทองเดือนห้า. In Chinese, the species is identified as 劲直刺桐, a name that is consistently used across the zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn language codes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | വെൺമുരിക്ക് | Wikidata |
| th | ทองเดือนห้า | Wikidata |
| zh | 劲直刺桐 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 劲直刺桐 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 劲直刺桐 | Wikidata |
| ml | മുള്ളുമുരിക്ക് | Wikidata |
| de | Erythrina strica | Wikidata |
| es | Erythrina strica | Wikidata |
| it | Erythrina strica | Wikidata |
| fr | Erythrina strica | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across parts of East and South Asia. In China, it can be found growing within the South-Central and Southeast regions, as well as in Tibet. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is specifically noted in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is distributed across the nation of Bangladesh. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Laccadive Is. | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythrina stricta has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpinum isoflavone, caryophyllene oxide, erythrinassinate B, luteone, obovatin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpinum isoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erythrinassinate B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obovatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wighteone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Erythrina stricta has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erythrina stricta has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, contact dermatitis, dysentery, eczema, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| contact dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eczema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |