Ateleia herbert-smithii

Ateleia herbert-smithii

Native to:
Colombia | Costa Rica | Nicaragua

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, birds

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Legume seeds typically benefit from scarification; specific germination requirements for this species are not well documented.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI