Otholobium — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Otholobium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Otholobium glandulosum
Otholobium glandulosum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Otholobium glandulosum is mainly found in the subtropics of Chile, though plants can also grow at higher elevations in the tropics and outdoors in warmer parts of the temperate zone. Fully dormant plants can tolerate short-lived temperatures down to around -5 to -10°c provided they are grown in a perfectly drained soil with preferably with some protection such as a sunny wall. Plants can regrow from buds low down on old wood if the are cut back by frosts.
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Otholobium mexicanum
Otholobium mexicanum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Otholobium mexicanum is a plant of the moist tropics, usually at moderate to high elevations and often above 2,500 metres
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Otholobium virgatum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Otholobium virgatum is adapted to a sub-tropical, Mediterranean climate with most of the rain falling in the cool season. It is found in mainly frost-free areas. Grows best in a sunny position, but tolerant of some shade.
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