Mato
Guilandina ciliata
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, United States, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © stanshebs (iNaturalist #297282323)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Guilandina
- Species:
- Guilandina ciliata
- USDA Symbol:
- CACI19
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Vine
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat requires scarification (mechanical or hot water treatment) for successful germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI