Lancepod
Deguelia utilis
- Native to:
- Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Peru
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Deguelia
- Species:
- Deguelia utilis
- USDA Symbol:
- LOUT4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- fish (historically used as fish poison)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical regions, prefers fertile soils