Tropical Puff
Neptunia pubescens
- Native to:
- Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, United States, Uruguay, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Neptunia
- Species:
- Neptunia pubescens
- USDA Symbol:
- NEPU3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in wetland areas and riverbanks
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- scarification
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification of hard seed coat improves germination. Seeds may germinate readily after mechanical or acid scarification.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI