Eysenhardtia — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Eysenhardtia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Eysenhardtia adenostylis
Eysenhardtia adenostylis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Eysenhardtia adenostylis is mainly found at elevations above 1,000 metres, growing in areas where the mean annual rainfall is within the range 450 - 1,750mm. Prefers a position in full sun, tolerating light shade. Found in the wild on both clay and sandy soils.
Full cultivation guide →Eysenhardtia orthocarpa
Eysenhardtia orthocarpa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Eysenhardtia orthocarpa is native from the warm temperate zone of Arizona to the tropics of central Mexico. It is found in mainly sub-arid zones but experiences a mean annual rainfall that can be as low as 50mm but is usually within the range 400 - 1,750mm Succeeds in full sun and in light shade. Found in the wild on limestone soils, on rocky granite slopes and on conglomerate soils.
Full cultivation guide →Eysenhardtia polystachya
Eysenhardtia polystachya
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Eysenhardtia polystachya is native to the subtropical and tropical regions of Mexico, growing in regions where the mean annual rainfall can range from 250 - 1,750mm. Prefers a position in full sun, tolerating light shade. The plant is very tolerant of being cut back, sprouting freely from old wood.
Full cultivation guide →Eysenhardtia texana
Eysenhardtia texana
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Eysenhardtia texana is native from the warm temperate zone of Texas south to the tropical zone of southeastern Mexico. It can be found in desert areas with as little as 50mm of rainfall in the year, but is also found in temperate pine forest where annual rainfall can reach 1,750mm. Grows best in a sunny position, tolerating part shade.
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