Are Erythrina Americana and Erythrina Berteroana in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Erythrina Americana for Erythrina Berteroana?

They are close relatives in the genus Erythrina, often substitutable with flavor adjustments.

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Erythrina Americana vs Erythrina Berteroana

Erythrina americana · Erythrina berteroana

Erythrina Americana

Erythrina americana

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Erythrina
Primary use: medicinal

Erythrina americana, is a flowering plant of the genus Erythrina which is native to Mexico. Colorín is the name of a type of tree, Erythrina americana also called Tzompāmitl. The word colorín means color chillón—a “gaudy” or “loud” color.

Erythrina Berteroana

Erythrina berteroana

T Traditional Use

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Erythrina
Primary use: medicinal

Erythrina berteroana is a species of small deciduous tree in the family Fabaceae. It is found in Mexico, Central America and the northern part of South America. Common names include elequeme, gallito, machete, pernila de casa, pito and poró de cerca. It is a common tree in the dr…

At a glance

· Same genus (Erythrina) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Erythrina Americana: T; Erythrina Berteroana: T.