Ateleia tomentosa
Ateleia tomentosa
- Native to:
- Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Southeast
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Ateleia
- Species:
- Ateleia tomentosa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat requires scarification or hot water treatment for improved germination. Seeds may remain viable for extended periods.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI