Ateleia cubensis

Ateleia cubensis

Native to:
Cuba | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Southeast

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Ateleia
Species:
Ateleia cubensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
1000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Scarification may improve germination rates as with many legumes, but specific protocols are not well documented.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI