Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Pterodon

Species:

Pterodon pubescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

The Cerrado ecosystem is fire-prone; Pterodon pubescens is adapted to survive and regenerate after fire.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require mechanical scarification (nicking or sanding) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 7-30 days after treatment.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash