Geoffroea spinosa

Geoffroea spinosa

Native to:
Argentina | Aruba | Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Ecuador | Galápagos | Netherlands Antilles | Paraguay | Peru | Venezuela

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Geoffroea
Species:
Geoffroea spinosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, mammals
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (mechanical or acid) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 2-4 weeks under warm conditions.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash