Erythrina acanthocarpa
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: erythrina
Plant ID (slug): erythrina-acanthocarpa
Numeric ID: 24570
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
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Physical Characteristics
Erythrina acanthocarpa is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
S. Africa - E. Cape province.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Narcotic Purgative The plant is narcotic and purgative[200].
Known Hazards
The plant contains alkaloids that have powerful narcotic and purgative effects[200]. The seeds of all members of this genus are said to be poisonous[274].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Erythrina acanthocarpa
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