Erythrina vespertilio
Bat's wing coral tree
Erythrina vespertilio, commonly known as the Coral Tree, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant blossoms, it possesses significant therapeutic properties. Various parts of the tree are traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive disturbances.
- Scientific name: Erythrina vespertilio
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Erythrina.
| 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, known scientifically as Erythrina vespertilio, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In English, it is known as the Bat's wing coral tree, while in Arabic, it is called إريثرينا فيسبيرتيليو. In Persian, it is identified as درخت چوبپنبهای خاکستری, and in Chinese, it can be called either 蝙蝠翼珊瑚樹 or 蝙蝠刺桐.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | درخت چوبپنبهای خاکستری | Wikidata |
| zh | 蝙蝠翼珊瑚樹 | Wikidata |
| ar | إريثرينا فيسبيرتيليو | Wikidata |
| en | Bat's wing coral tree | Wikidata |
| zh | 蝙蝠刺桐 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Oceania. In the area of Papuasia, it can be found growing within New Guinea. Its presence extends significantly into Australia, where it inhabits the Northern Territory. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across various Australian states, including Queensland and South Australia. Finally, its range reaches as far as Western Australia, completing its extensive regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythrina vespertilio has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-HT, EPN.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-HT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EPN | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erythrina vespertilio has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include headache.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |