| Botanical name | Erythrina latissima |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | June July August Large showy crimson to brownish red flowers during late winter. |
| Common name(s) | Broad-leaved coral tree |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | A slow-growing, thickset tree with large grey-green foliage. |
| Fruit | Followed by large, brownish-black seedpods. |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Other languages | Breëblaarkoraalboom (A) Umgqwabagqwaba (Z) Umnqwane (X) Mokhupye (NS |
Erythrina latissima (Broad-leaved coral tree)
- Botanical name: Erythrina latissima
- Common name(s): Broad-leaved coral tree
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A slow-growing, thickset tree with grey-green foliage and large, showy crimson to brownish red flowers during late winter, followed by large, brownish-black seedpods.
Family: Papilionaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: er-ith-RY-nuh
Erythrina latissima requirements and features
info on these icons
Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Prohibited Use Notice: No Data Scraping Allowed Except for Search Engine Indexing:
The content provided on PlantInfo.co.za is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. Unauthorized extraction, reproduction, or use of the data, including scraping, for any purpose other than search engine indexing is strictly prohibited. Violations of these terms may result in legal action. By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with these conditions and acknowledge the legal restrictions on the use of our content.
June July August
Large showy crimson to brownish red flowers during late winter.
A slow-growing, thickset tree with large grey-green foliage.
Related plants
Shrubs and Perennials
Shrubs and Perennials
Shrubs and Perennials
