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| Vegetation Database .. detailed information | |
| batswing coral tree Erythrina vespertilio | |
Erythrina vespertilio (Form) | |
Erythrina vespertilio (Leaf) | |
Erythrina vespertilio (Form) | |
Erythrina vespertilio (Branch) | |
 Photo courtesy of Keith Townsend. | |
| Plant Family : | Fabaceae |
| Plant Form : | tree |
| Growth Habit : | Deciduous tree 6-12m high, with thorns on trunk and branches. |
| Fruiting Season : | Summer |
| Description : | The extract produced from boiling the leaves acts as a sedative. |
| Distribution : | Northern Australia from dry scrub to open woodland. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (5) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
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