False Tamarind
Lysiloma latisiliquum
Michaux, François André, 1770-1855. cn; Nuttall, Thomas, 1786-1859. 1n;
Smith, J. Jay (John Jay), 1798-1881Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Lysiloma
- Species:
- Lysiloma latisiliquum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Green
Native Range
United States: Florida
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Cydia largo, Tmolus azia
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to limestone-based soils