Wild Tantan
Desmanthus virgatus
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Desmanthus
- Species:
- Desmanthus virgatus
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 6-8 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- White
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Florida, Guam, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Texas, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Castor semi-looper (Achaea janata)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Adapted to arid and semi-arid regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Scarify, then cold-moist stratify for 60 days.
Notes: Seeds may benefit from scarification before stratification.
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o