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Piscidia erythrina

 
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Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Piscidia (pis-SEE-duh) (Info)
Species: erythrina (er-ith-RY-nuh) (Info)

Synonym:Piscidia piscipula
Synonym:Erythrina piscipula
Synonym:Piscidia ichtyomethia

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive forager1 On Dec 8, 2003, forager1 from Lutz, FL wrote:

The sap and bruised bark from this tree helps relax smooth muscles in the body. Good for stomach cramps and menstrual cramps. My grandmother told me when I was first learning to forage that it also helps regulate menstrual flow in women. Why she would inform a young boy with this info was beyond me at the time, maybe she saw a doctor in me. Sadly, I've forgotten how to make the tonic. A crime unto myself and humanity.

Neutral Terry On Mar 4, 2003, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:

A slow-growing hardwood tree, various parts of it (bark, branches, leaves) were used by native Carribean fishermen to poison or stupefy fish, making them easier to catch.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Venice, Florida



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