Strongylodon lucidus
Strongylodon lucidus
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Christmas I., Fiji, Marianas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Tonga, Vanuatu
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Strongylodon
- Species:
- Strongylodon lucidus
- USDA Symbol:
- STLU5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow-green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical forests with high humidity
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat typical of Fabaceae; scarification improves germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI