Stryphnodendron

Stryphnodendron adstringens

Native to:
Brazil

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Stryphnodendron
Species:
Stryphnodendron adstringens
USDA Symbol:
STAD

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, mammals
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Adapted to Cerrado fire regime; resprouts from root crown after fire.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to Cerrado, adapts to poor soils

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require mechanical scarification (nicking) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs rapidly after treatment.