Chloroleucon tenuiflorum

Chloroleucon tenuiflorum

Native to:
Argentina | Bolivia | Brazil | Paraguay

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Chloroleucon
Species:
Chloroleucon tenuiflorum

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Can resprout after fire; fire may help control encroachment in its native pine savanna habitat.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash