Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Alexa

Species:

Alexa leiopetala

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Native Range

Guyana

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow on moist substrate after cold stratification.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI