Erythrina verna
Erythrina mulungu
Erythrina verna, commonly known as the Coral Tree, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its vibrant, crimson blossoms, this medicinal plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Various cultures utilize its bark and leaves to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues and inflammation.
- Scientific name: Erythrina verna
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is specifically identified by the genus Erythrina, where it is known as Erythrina verna.
| 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 is known by various names depending on the language and region. In Portuguese, it is commonly referred to as Mulungú, while in Arabic, it is called حمرية ربيعية. In English, German, and French, the common name used is Erythrina mulungu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Mulungú | Wikidata |
| ar | حمرية ربيعية | Wikidata |
| en | Erythrina mulungu | Wikidata |
| de | Erythrina mulungu | Wikidata |
| fr | Erythrina mulungu | Wikidata |
| zh | 春刺桐 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of South America. In the western portion of the continent, it can be found growing within Bolivia. Its presence is particularly extensive throughout Brazil, spanning multiple diverse territories. Specifically, it inhabits the North, Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central regions of the country. This wide-ranging habitat demonstrates the plant's ability to thrive in various Brazilian ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Activities
Erythrina verna has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erythrina verna has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety, anxiolytic effects, epileptic seizures, seizures.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiolytic effects | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epileptic seizures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seizures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |