Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur

Sitio realizado por aficionados a la observación de aves desde 10 de enero 2006

Cockspur Coral Tree - Erythrina crista-galli

Family: Fabaceae (Papilionoidea)
Deciduous. Florece: October to April





Ceibo/Cockspur Coral Tree

© Cora Rimoldi


 Ceibo/Cockspur Coral Tree

Leaves have three leaflets. The leaflet of the extreme has a longer petiole© Cora Rimoldi


 Ceibo/Cockspur Coral Tree

© Cora Rimoldi
Ceibo/Cockspur Coral Tree

© Roberto Ares


 Ceibo/Cockspur Coral Tree

© Cora Rimoldi

Ceibo/Cockspur Coral Tree

© Cora Rimoldi


 Ceibo/Cockspur Coral Tree

© Cora Rimoldi

Ceibo/Cockspur Coral Tree

© Cora Rimoldi




CeiboErythrina crista-galliUnlike wasps and bees, the carpenter bee Xylocopa sp looks for opening buds. Ceibo buds look like a tamal. A small opening is enough to insert the front legs and tear it open. In search for nectar it rubs the stamens and becomes coated with pollen which is transferred to other flowers on its route. In this way it contributes to pollination.© Roberto Ares