Entada polystachia

Entada polystachia

Native to:
Belize | Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | Dominican Republic | El Salvador | French Guiana | Guatemala | Guyana | Haiti | Honduras | Leeward Is. | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua | Panamá | Suriname | Trinidad-Tobago | Windward Is.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Entada
Species:
Entada polystachia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies, mammals

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Seeds have a hard seed coat; scarification (e.g., nicking or hot water treatment) is recommended to improve germination.

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat