Glandular Nakedwood
Colubrina glandulosa
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States
iNaturalist: © omarmcarmona (iNaturalist #169155817)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rhamnaceae
- Genus:
- Colubrina
- Species:
- Colubrina glandulosa
- USDA Symbol:
- COGL5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat may require scarification or hot water treatment for improved germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI