False Tick Trefoil
Codariocalyx gyroides
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China, Hainan, India, Jawa, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Codariocalyx
- Species:
- Codariocalyx gyroides
- USDA Symbol:
- COGY
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Dichomeris acuminatus
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs in 2-4 weeks under warm conditions.