Description
Erythrina crista-galli Linn. (scientific name: Erythrina crista-galli Linn.) is a deciduous shrub or small tree in the genus Leguminous and Erythrina genus, with slightly prickly stems and petioles. Pinnate compound leaves with 3 leaflets; leaflets are long ovate or lanceolate and oblong, flowers and leaves appear at the same time, racemes are terminal, with 1-3 flowers per node; flowers are dark red, and pods are about 15 cm long , Brown, constricted between seeds; large seeds, bright brown.
Cockscomb Erythrina is native to Brazil and is cultivated in Taiwan, Yunnan (Xishuangbanna) and Guangdong, China. Eryngium cristata is a light-loving tree species, resistant to light shade, strong adaptability, and strong virility.
Erythrina cristata is an excellent tree species among the ornamental tree species of flower seedlings. It can be used as a shade tree or sidewalk tree in the lawns and ponds of landscaping, courtyards, highways, scenic spots, and is suitable for planting alone or in combination with other flowers and trees for viewing.
