Combretum farinosum
Combretum farinosum
- Native to:
- Costa Rica | El Salvador | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Combretaceae
- Genus:
- Combretum
- Species:
- Combretum farinosum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire, typical of African savanna woodland species. Benefits from periodic burning in natural habitat.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with adequate moisture and warmth. Fresh seeds show better germination rates than stored seeds.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI