Poecilanthe — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Poecilanthe recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Poecilanthe itapuana
Poecilanthe itapuana
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position. Tolerant of salty soils. Prefers a moist, sandy soil.
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Poecilanthe parviflora
Poecilanthe parviflora
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A tree mainly of the subtropics, just entering into the tropics in eastern Brazil. Grows best in a position with some shade, though it also succeeds in full sun. Found in the wild mainly in deep, clayey soils.
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Poecilanthe ulei
Poecilanthe ulei
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the 'Caatinga' dry forest region of northeast Brazil. The climate is hot and dry, there are usually 6 to 11 months without rain each year. The mean annual rainfall varies from 250 - 1,000mm, and the mean annual temperature is from 24 - 26°c.
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