👉 Erythrina is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to southern Asia and parts of Africa. They are known for their small, white flowers that bloom during springtime and provide food for many insects. Erythrina species include the common erythrina (Orchidaceae), the large erythrina (Rhamnaceae), and the smaller, more delicate 'silkery' or 'butterfly' erythrina (M