Macroptilium erythroloma

Macroptilium erythroloma

Native to:
Argentina | Bolivia | Brazil | Costa Rica | Nicaragua | Paraguay | Peru | Uruguay

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Macroptilium
Species:
Macroptilium erythroloma

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break hard seed coat.

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