Once i started hunting down erythrina species, it was easy to find multiple large jungle trees that fit the bill. Light in the clouds sharing contents about the martial arts, language, and culture of japan. Erythrina variegata, commonly known as tigers claw citation needed or indian coral tree, is a species of erythrina native to the tropical and subtropical regions of eastern africa, the indian subcontinent, northern australia, and the islands of the indian ocean and the western pacific ocean east to fiji. This document is enh397, one of a series of the environmental horticulture department, ufifas extension. Familyfabaceae is a medium sized quick growing tree found in deciduous forests throughout india 11. A wide range of chemical compounds have been isolated, mainly alkaloids. Pdf triacontanol can protect erythrina variegata from cadmium. However, during the extraction and separation of erythrina alkaloids, some artificial products would be produced. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Please help id the erythrina species on right of the pictures. Erythrina variegata small to mediumsized thorny tree of tropical asia and northern australia having dense clusters of scarlet or crimson flowers. Erythrina variegata herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects.
Kouzuma y, yamasaki n, kimura m 1997b the tissuetype plasminogen activator inhibitor etia from erythrina variegata. Erythrina variegata notes on taxonomy and nomenclature top of page the pantropical genus erythrina is a member of the legume family fabaceae, subfamily papilionoideae. The image of the leaves seems to show the whitish yellow midrib of this commonly planted species. Erythrina variegata synonyms, erythrina variegata pronunciation, erythrina variegata translation, english dictionary definition of erythrina variegata.
If the pods belong to the same tree then it has to be erythrina variegata. Erythrina variegata in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Before requesting germplasm, scientists should consider their capacity to receive it. Usda nrcs hoolehua plant materials center subject tropic coral tall erythrina \erythrina variegata\ is a leguminous tree that grows approximately 30 ft tall.
I have given the parts in comparison to erythrina stricta var. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Jan 28, 2017 erythrina variegata plant as revealed from various literature resources, our work will be planned to predict the bioactivity of erythrina variegata leaves extracts using the pass software. Erythrina variegata known locally as gaogao, the species erythrina variegata or coral tree is a beautiful flowering ornamental tree when in full bloom, and used as an ornamental specimen tree, over story shade tree, live fencing or windbreaker. Because of these factors and the timely publication in february 1982 of the fourth erythrina sympossium in allertonia volume 3 which listed all of the coral trees and contained an article by elizabeth mcclintock on the erythrina in cultivation in california, san marcos growers embarked upon an erythrina testing and introduction program in 1982. List of various diseases cured by erythrina variegata. The genus erythrina is a potential source of chemical constituents, many of which medicinal properties. Type ii diabetic mellitus dm is a chronic metabolic disease. The methanol extract of the bark of erythrina variegata showed significant anti malarial activity toward plasmodium falciparum in vitro using the lactate.
Mar 21, 2017 i could tell it was a cousin of coral beans by the bloom and the leaf shape. The other species of the genus most commonly cultivated are erythrina cristagalli culture. These black distinctly torulose pods are characteristic of e. Erythrina species, easter flower, indian coral tree, thorny. This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus erythrina family leguminosae. Consideration of the nmr spectra characteristics and potential activities of erythrina alkaloid, we here systematically summarized these artifacts from e. Identify the bioactivity of flavonoids in erythrina. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Media in category erythrina variegata the following 169 files are in this category, out of 169 total. Phytochemical profiling and larval control of erythrina variegata. In 2014, 9% of adults 18 years and older had diabetes. Negative goes not to the plant, but to many seed traders who intentionally sell other erythrina species seeds for erythrina variegata also called erythrina indica var. April 2006, beschreibung in agroforestry pdf, engl. Erythrina variegata plant as revealed from various literature resources, our work will be planned to predict the bioactivity of erythrina variegata leaves extracts using the pass software.
The plants database includes the following 1 subspecies of erythrina variegata. The genus erythrina, collectively known as coral tree, are pantropical plants, comprising of more than 112 species. Erythrina mysorensis gamble erythrina marmorata planch. A wide range of chemical compounds have been isolated, mainly alkaloids, flavonoids, triterpenoids, and lectin. The only difference in flowers seems to be the size and red tinge on calyx. Erythrina variegata coral tree introduction thecoral tree is cultivated throughout the tropics, particularly as an ornamental tree and as a shade and soil improvement tree it fixesnitrogen for other tree crops such as coffeeand cacao. Erythrina phlebocarpa bailey erythrina parcellii w. This page was last edited on 6 december 2014, at 18. Multiple trunks ascend from the lower portion of the main trunk giving rise to a widespreading canopy casting dense. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. One popular method of cooking the flowers in latin america is to combine them with eggs to make tortillas. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in erythrina variegata. Perhaps the most attractive of the species is erythrina variegata var.
Mulches can combine different ratios of leaves and stems or material from different. The plant is classified as least concern in the iucn red list of threatened species20. Pdf erythrina variegata l fabaceae has been investigated for isolation of secondary metabolites and evaluation of bioactivities. Erythrina variegata, commonly known as tigers claw or indian coral tree, is a species of. This species is accepted, and its native range is tanzania to pacific.
Used primarily as a windbreak for soil and water conservation. The methanol extract of the bark of erythrina variegata showed significant antimalarial activity toward plasmodium falciparum in vitro using the lactate. Tropic coral tall erythrina erythrina variegata conservation plant release brochure author. Erythrina variegata is medium to monstrous tree, regularly achieving 15 to 20. Erythrina variegata is a mediu m sized deciduous small tree having prickly stems and branches, leaves having trian gular leaflets and with large coral red flowers.
In india, it is one of the most used forage tree legume used as fodder for small ruminants devendra, 1989. The large size of coral tree makes it suited for planting in parks, golf courses and in other largescale landscapes. The institute of food and agricultural sciences ifas is an equal opportunity institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Though im not 100% sure, i believe this is the wild version of erythrina variegata. Better to buy a plant that you see it has variegated leaves. Most erythrina species are very easy to grow from cuttings, with even quite large branches striking well. Erythrina variegata definition of erythrina variegata by. The pass predictions for the bioactivity of the sixteen flavonoids were found to be in the ranges from 65 to 97. Artificial erythrina alkaloids from three erythrina plants. In addition, they generally fix atmospheric nitrogen, have nutrientrich leaves that make an excellent soilenriching mulch, often have open crowns that do not overly restrict light, and are also often quite thorny and can provide impenetrable barriers to protect from unwelcome intrusions.
Erythrina variegata extract exerts osteoprotective effects by suppression of the process of bone resorption. Experts who merge with plant scrutiny and firm will to use both employers. National plant germplasm system covid19 update, march 23, 2020. How erythrina variegata is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. The lateral veins do not project beyond the surface level of the lamina. The record derives from ildis which reports it as an accepted name record 2735. Various parts of this plant are used in traditional folk medicine. These species were in limited use as an animal feed on smallholder farms. This fastgrowing, 50 feet tall and wide deciduous tree with green and yellowvariegated, 6inchlong leaves creates a broad canopy but has spiny branches. I could tell it was a cousin of coral beans by the bloom and the leaf shape. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Plant database entry for variegated coral tree erythrina variegata with 4 images and 26 data details.
Philippine herbal therapy an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and research studies. Green synthesis and characterization of erythrina variegate. Erythrina foliage as an alternative feed for growing goats in. Pdf constituents of erythrina a potential source of.
Erythrina variegata has a very large distribution in the tropics and has been introduced into a large number of countries through cultivation. Erythrina variegata erzvaoverview eppo global database. The plants database includes the following species of erythrina. Department of agriculture agricultural research service.
Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Their cytotoxicity against three cancer cells and hypoglycemic activity on 3t3l1 myoblasts cell were screened. Erythrina orientalis murray erythrina orientalis merr. Weisskh introduction tropic coral, a tall erythrina, is a cooperative release by the united states department of agri culture, soil conservation service. The record derives from ildis data supplied on 20100714 which reports it as an accepted name record 2735 mirror. The most widespread species in tropical asia is erythrina variegata. Names of erythrina variegata in various languages of the world are also given.