Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Centrolobium

Species:

Centrolobium tomentosum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Native Range

Brazil

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

10–30 days

Notes:

Scarification of hard seed coat improves germination rates. Seeds maintain viability for several months when properly stored.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI