Stinkingtoe
Hymenaea courbaril
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Hymenaea
- Species:
- Hymenaea courbaril
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Native Range
United States: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Ectomyelois decolor, Two-colored sossphinx (Syssphinx bicolor)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Thrives in nutrient-rich forest soils
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds were washed in a 10% chlorine water solution to remove fungal spores. After the rinse, seeds were hand scarified by clipping the seedcoat.
Establishment: Pods were collected from the ground, many were old with broken shells. The species is found throughout tropical America, primarily on hills and ravines, and prefers more moist sites, potentially a riparian species.
Source: npn.rngr.net