Trees Planted & Survived
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Trees Species Details
Scientific Name:
Erythrina variegata
Marathi Name:
Buchpangara
Common Name:
Indian Coral Tree, Lenten tree, Tiger claw
Plant Form:
Medium to large deciduous tree, 15–25 m tall.
Native/Exotic/Introduced:
Native
Distribution:
Common in coastal and tropical regions across India.
Plant Characteristics:
Deciduous large tree with trifoliate leaves; bright red-orange pea-shaped flowers in clusters; seed pods flattened, woody, containing hard seeds; branches thorny when young.
Required Growth conditions:
Prefers tropical and coastal climates; grows well in well-drained soils, tolerant of sandy and saline soils; thrives in full sun; annual rainfall 1000–3000 mm, temperature 25–35°C.
Habitat:
Found along coastal areas, in tropical forests, and in disturbed lands; often planted in urban gardens, roadsides, and coastal regions.
Conservation Status:
Least Concern (LC)
Dispersal:
Seeds dispersed by birds and gravity; pods often split to release seeds.
Pollinators:
Pollinated by birds (sunbirds, hummingbirds), bees, and butterflies.
Medicinal Information:
Used for treating fever, cough, and as a pain reliever. The leaves and bark contain alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Bird Host Plant:
Hummingbirds, Sunbirds
Butterfly Host Plant:
Common tiger, Common five-ring, Glassy tiger
Moth Host Plant:
ND
Ecological Significance:
Important for pollinators like sunbirds and bees; provides habitat and food for insects.
Cultural Significance:
Widely planted as an ornamental tree; used in religious rituals and ceremonies in some regions.
Air Pollution Tollerance Index (APTI):
No official APTI data available.
Other Uses:
Wood used for construction, fencing, and making tools; also used in traditional medicines.