Erythrina eggersii
Krukoff & Moldenke
Cock's spur
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Summary
Source: WikipediaErythrina eggersii is a vine or tree in the family Fabaceae which is commonly known as cock's-spur, espuelo de gallo, or pinon espinoso. It is native to Puerto Rico, the British Virgin Islands (Jost Van Dyke) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where it is threatened by the act of habitat loss.
Description
A tree. It grows 8-12 m tall. The flowers are orange to red.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It suits USDA gardiness zone 10b-11.
Where It Grows
North America, Puerto Rico, Virgin islands, West Indies,
Synonyms
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
