Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Enterolobium

Species:

Enterolobium contortisiliquum

USDA Symbol:

ENCO2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers fertile soils in native range

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Hard seed coat requires mechanical scarification or hot water treatment for successful germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI