Summary: Erythrina verna (Mulungú) is a plant in the Fabaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.
Erythrina verna is a spiny, deciduous shrub or tree growing about 20 m in height with a low, open crown. The trunk can be multi-stemmed and in 40-70 cm in diameter. It can be found in South America particularly in eastern and southern part of Brazil and in Bolivia. It has symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria that forms root nodules and fix atmospheric nitrogen. The bark can be used as a natural sedative to calm agitation and nervous coughs. It can also be used in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety, and other nervous system-related conditions. Asthma, bronchitis, gingivitis, hepatitis, inflammation of the liver and spleen, intermittent fevers, and epilepsy are some of the other ailments that can also be treated using the bark of E. verna. The tree is fast-growing and used in reforestation schemes and as a shade tree on cocoa plantations. The wood is light in weight and not durable - it is only used for boxes and paper pulp.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderate — drought tolerant once established |
| Soil | Well-drained; nitrogen-fixing — minimal fertilizer needed |
| Hardiness Zone | Varies widely (USDA 2-11) |
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