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Erythrina x bidwillii Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Erythrina x bidwillii plant species is found in A garden hybrid, E. crista-galli x E. herbacea. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Erythrina x bidwillii Family: Leguminosae Author: Lindl. Known Hazards: The plant contains alkaloids that have powerful narcotic and purgative effects[200]. Mature Height: 4 Mature Width: 2.5 Habitat: Not known in the wild.
Cultivation Notes: Requires a moderately fertile well-drained soil in a very sunny position[200]. Best if given the protection of an east, south or southwest facing wall[200].
Plants are not very hardy outdoors in Britain though the rootstock can tolerate temperatures down to about -10°c provided the stem bases are thickly mulched with organic matter such as leaf litter or sawdust and covered with bracken[200]. The top growth will be killed by the frost but new growth from the rootstock will flower in late summer[200].
Plants take 3 - 4 years to flower from seed[200].
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].
For further Erythrina x bidwillii gardening information click on one of the blue links below Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses
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