Cockspur Coral Tree, Ceibo (in Spanish) or Corticeira (in Portuguese), Erythrina crista-galli, Fabaceae. South America.

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Cockspur Coral Tree, Ceibo (in Spanish) or Corticeira (in Portuguese), Erythrina crista-galli, Fabaceae. South America. The native range of this species is Brazil to N. Argentina. It is a shrub or tree and grows primarily in the subtropical biome. It is has environmental uses, as a medicine and for fuel and food. Native to Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, South America. It is the national tree of Argentina, and its flower the national flower of Argentina and Uruguay. It has dyeing and medicinal applications: its bark is used to treat rheumatism wounds and serves as a diuretic antispasmodic; its resin can cure intestinal diseases; Its leaves contain camphor comma that helps wound healing and has anti-inflammatory properties for tumors.

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Location: National Gardens, Athens, Greece
Photo credit: © Florapix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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