Mulungu

Erythrina velutina, Fabaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreakPollinator AttractorMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Brazilian GuavaPsidium guineense

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Brazilian Grape TreePlinia cauliflora

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

White Cross-berryGrewia tenax

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Livingstone's Coral TreeErythrina livingstoniana

Same genus plants with similar root systems and growth habits compete for nutrients and space

Hawaiian Coral TreeErythrina sandwicensis

Same genus coral trees compete for growing space and soil nutrients

Surinam PowderpuffCalliandra surinamensis

Both leguminous shrubs/trees compete for rhizobial associations and soil nutrients

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationLiving FenceErosion ControlMedicine

Edible Parts

Flowers

Medicinal Uses

Anxiety ReliefSedativeAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Mulungu grow in?

Mulungu grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Mulungu a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Mulungu is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Mulungu?

Good companions for Mulungu include Brazilian Guava, Brazilian Grape Tree, White Cross-berry.

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