Lysiloma — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Lysiloma recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Lysiloma acapulcense
Lysiloma acapulcense
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lysiloma acapulcense is a plant of mainly drier and semi-arid regions of the tropics, growing in deciduous forests and xerophilous scrub at low to moderate elevations. Requires a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Lysiloma species are generally adaptable to a range of soils.
Full cultivation guide →Lysiloma auritum
Lysiloma auritum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Lysiloma species are generally adaptable to a range of soils. The flowers are sweetly scented.
Full cultivation guide →Lysiloma candidum
Lysiloma candidum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lysiloma candidum is a plant of low to medium elevations in the semi-arid and arid regions of sub-tropical northwest Mexico. Requires a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Lysiloma species are generally adaptable to a range of soils.
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Lysiloma divaricatum
Lysiloma divaricatum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lysiloma divaricatum is a plant of moist to semi-arid regions of the tropics, where it is found at low to medium elevations. Succeeds on a range of soil types. It is found in the wild on volcanic soils and sandy clays.
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Lysiloma latisiliquum
Lysiloma latisiliquum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Plants are intolerant of frost. Succeeds in full sun or partial shade. It is found in the wild predominantly on coastal dunes and limestone soils, though it can grow in most soil types, so long as they are well-drained.
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Lysiloma sabicu
Lysiloma sabicu
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Lysiloma species are generally adaptable to a range of soils. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Lysiloma watsonii
Lysiloma watsonii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Lysiloma watsonii is a plant of semi-arid regions in the subtropical zone of northern Mexico and Arizona. Requires a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Lysiloma species are generally adaptable to a range of soils.
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