Erythrostemon mexicanus
Erythrostemon mexicanus
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
iNaturalist: © cue4nature (iNaturalist #115209507)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Erythrostemon
- Species:
- Erythrostemon mexicanus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by warm stratification for optimal germination.
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