Cohoba Tree
Anadenanthera peregrina
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Windward Is.
Richard Evan Schultes
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Anadenanthera
- Species:
- Anadenanthera peregrina
- USDA Symbol:
- ANPE13
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees, small mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Common in fire-prone savannas and cerrado habitats. Resprouts vigorously from base after fire and benefits from periodic burning that reduces competition.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers nutrient-poor conditions typical of native habitats
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–30 days
- Notes:
- Scarification or soaking in hot water for 24 hours improves germination. Seeds germinate readily once scarified at warm temperatures around 25-30°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI