Brasiletto
Coulteria cubensis
- Native to:
- Belize, Cuba, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles
Leonora (Ellie) Enking (www.flickr.com) from East Preston, United Kingdom,Richard Lohrmann (Firm),Soderholm, P. K. (Paul K.), 1923- United States. Agricultural Research Service. Southern Region,Richard Lohrmann (Firm) Lohrmann, Richard West End Nursery Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Richard Lohrmann (Firm) Lohrmann, Richard West End Nursery Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Otto Katzenstein & Co,Loddiges, Conrad, 1743?-1826 Conrad, Loddiges & Sons,Gómez de la Maza, Manuel, 1867-1916,Peckolt, Theodor, 1822-1912,Richard Lohrmann (Firm),Leonard Coates Nurseries Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Hawaii. Division of Forestry
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Coulteria
- Species:
- Coulteria cubensis
- USDA Symbol:
- CAVI22
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to dry, rocky areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat requires scarification (mechanical or hot water treatment) for best germination. Seeds germinate readily after treatment.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI