Erythrina mulungu

Erythrina mulungu, often called Mulungu, is a flowering tree in the Fabaceae (legume) family. The tree occurs naturally in Brazil and other parts of South America, where it thrives in warm, sunny environments and is adorned with its characteristic coral-red flowers. We offer it in crushed format – carefully processed and ready for use in your botanical projects.

Mulungu has a long history in ethnobotanical contexts and is a valued raw material for those working with botanical collections, plant extracts, crafts, or decoration. Every delivery maintains consistent and reliable quality, with traceable origin and authentic plant material.

Botanical description of Erythrina mulungu

• Scientific name: Erythrina mulungu
• Family: Fabaceae
• Order: Fabales
• Growth habit: Tree, typically up to 10–12 m
• Leaves: Trifoliate, green, and oval
• Flowers: Bright red to coral-colored
• Fruit: Seed pods, typical of legumes
• Part used: Bark

Natural chemical composition

The botanical raw material contains naturally occurring plant substances such as alkaloids and flavonoids. These compounds have made the herb of interest in botanical analysis and plant chemistry.

Product Information

• Content: 100% Erythrina mulungu
• Format: Crushed bark
• Origin: South America
• Use: Botanical raw material for collectors and botanical purposes

The product is not intended for consumption.

Storage of Mulungu

Store in a dry, cool, and dark place, protected from direct sunlight to preserve quality. Keep out of reach of children.

Quality control and testing

Every batch undergoes microbiological analysis (E. coli, salmonella, yeast, mold, enterobacteria), heavy metal testing, and control of purity and plant material quality. The raw material is handled and processed in the country of origin before being sent to independent laboratories for analysis. In this way, we ensure that you receive a botanical raw material of high and consistent quality – batch after batch.