Prosopis — 27 species
Botanical species in the genus Prosopis recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Prosopis affinis
Prosopis affinis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prosopis affinis is a plant of low elevations in the tropics and subtropics, being found as far south as about 30°s in northeastern Argentina, where it can experience occasional light frost. It grows better where the mean annual rainfall is in the range 600 - 1,200mm. Prefers a sunny position.
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Prosopis africana
Prosopis africana
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A tree of semi-arid areas of the tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,000 metres. It grows best in areas where the mean annual temperature falls within the range 22 - 35°c, but can tolerate 18 - 40°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall of 300 - 500mm, tolerating 200 - 700mm.
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Prosopis alba
Prosopis alba
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prosopis alba is a plant mainly of the dry subtropical zone, extending into the tropics at higher elevations in Bolivia and Peru. (though it is found at elevations as low as 360 metres at latitude 18°S in Bolivia). It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures fall within the range 10 - 20°c, though it can tolerate 7 - 28°c and an absolute maximum of 45°c. Mature specimens can tolerate occasional short-lived temperatures down as low as -6°c, though younger plants can be killed at -1°c.
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Prosopis alpataco
Prosopis alpataco
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prosopis alpataco is native from the arid temperate climate of southern central Argentina north to the tropics of southern Bolivia. In Argentina it can grow in areas where the mean annual rainfall is in the range 80 - 200mm, and the mean annual temperature is 15 - 17°c. Species in this genus generaly require a sunny position in a well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Prosopis caldenia
Prosopis caldenia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prosopis caldena is native to the warm temperate zone of central Argentina, growing in areas with a continental climate of warm summers and cold winters (though rarely with snow). The mean annual temperature is around 15 - 16.5°c and the mean annual rainfall 420 - 630mm. Requires an open, sunny position in a well-drained, preferably sandy soil.
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Prosopis chilensis
Prosopis chilensis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 2,900 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 30°c, but can tolerate 12 - 45°c. The mature tree may tolerate temperatures down to around -5°c for a short duration, but it cannot withstand repeated frosts and young growth can be killed at -1°c.
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Prosopis cineraria
Prosopis cineraria
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prosopis cineraria is a plant of arid and semi arid, lowland tropical and subtropical areas, where it is found at elevations from sea level to 600 metres. It is found in areas where the mean annual rainfall is in the range 200 - 800 mm. One estimation has said that the plant can tolerate up to 2,000mm of rain.
Full cultivation guide →Prosopis farcta
Prosopis farcta
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position and a well-drained soil. Succeeds in dry soils, growing best in deep alluvial soils and succeeding in saline conditions. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Prosopis ferox
Prosopis ferox
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the subtropics, just entering the tropics at elevations generally above 2,000 metres. Species in this genus generaly require a sunny position in a well-drained soil. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Prosopis flexuosa
Prosopis flexuosa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prosopis flexuosa is native from the temperate, arid and semi-arid regions of central Argentina north to moderate elevations in the tropics of southern Bolivia. It can be found in desert areas of Argentina where the mean annual rainfall is as low as 50 - 100mm and becomes less common there where rainfall exceeds 500mm. The temperature in these desert regions can rise as high as 48°c in the summer, whilst occasional falls as low as -12°c have been experienced in the winter Species in this genus generaly require a sunny position in a well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Prosopis glandulosa
Prosopis glandulosa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prosopis glandulosa is found from the warm temperate zone of southern USA, through to the tropics of southern Mexico. It can be found at elevations up to 3,000 metres. It thrives under high temperatures and survives in areas with very low precipitation but is then usually found in areas with groundwater reserves.
Full cultivation guide →Prosopis hassleri
Prosopis hassleri
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generaly require a suny position in a well-drained soil. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Prosopis juliflora
Prosopis juliflora
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant for the drier areas of the tropics and subtropics, succeeding from sea level up to elevations of 1,500 metres. It can be grown in areas where the mean annual temperature ranges from 14 - 34°c, with an absolute maximum of almost 50°c; and where the annual precipitation is as low as 50mm or up to 1,200mm. It is intolerant of frost.
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Prosopis kuntzei
Prosopis kuntzei
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of subtropical to tropical regions, where it can be found at elevations up to about 2,000 metres. Species in this genus generaly require a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Although found predominantly in arid areas, the plant can survive prolonged periods on flooded ground.
Full cultivation guide →Prosopis laevigata
Prosopis laevigata
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prosopis laevigata is found in the warm temperate to subtropical zones of southern N. America and southern S. America, extending from there into the low tropics of Mexico and Bolivia.
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Prosopis nigra
Prosopis nigra
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of moderate to higher elevations in the tropics and subtropics. Requires a sunny position. Found in the wild on alkaline and clay soils.
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Prosopis pallida
Prosopis pallida
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of drier areas in the tropics and subtropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 300 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 28°c, but can tolerate 19 - 32°c. Mature plants can be killed by temperatures of -2°c or lower, but new growth can be killed at -1°c.
Full cultivation guide →Prosopis pubescens
Prosopis pubescens
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Plants can succeed in a wide range of soil conditions from light sands to heavy clays. Tolerant of moderately saline soils and also of alkaline conditions up to a pH of at least 10.6.
Full cultivation guide →Prosopis pugionata
Prosopis pugionata
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prosopis pugionata is native to the arid and semi-arid climate of Argentina around 30°c south, where the climate can be very hot in the summer but with some winter frosts. Species in this genus generaly require a suny position in a well-drained soil. This species is closely related to Prosopis flexuosa DC, which has short spines and broader leaflets; Prosopis alpataco Philippi, with shrubby habit and underground branching; and Prosopis horrida Kunth, with bi- or trijugate leaves and broad leaflets.
Full cultivation guide →Prosopis rubriflora
Prosopis rubriflora
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position. Grows best in a fertile soil. Plants are found in the wild in chalky clay soils.
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Prosopis ruscifolia
Prosopis ruscifolia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the 'Pantanal' region of S. America, which has an average yearly rainfall of 1,000 - 1,400mm, but is fed by the upper Paraguay River which floods in the wet season, causing large areas to be under water for several months of the year. Its average temperature is 25°c, but this can fluctuate from 0 - 40°c.
Full cultivation guide →Prosopis strombulifera
Prosopis strombulifera
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prosopis strombulifera is a plant of semi-arid and arid environments in regions of Argentina with hot summers and cool winters that can experience frosts. Species in this genus generaly require a suny position in a well-drained soil. This species is often found on saline soils in the wild.
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Prosopis tamarugo
Prosopis tamarugo
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
The plant occurs naturally in arid areas of the tropics, within the latitudinal range 18 - 21°S, at elevations from 1,000 - 2,500 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 18 - 32°c, but can tolerate 8 - 36°c. Dormant plants can be killed by temperatures of -12°c or lower, though fresh young growth can be killed at -1°c.
Full cultivation guide →Prosopis tamaulipana
Prosopis tamaulipana
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generaly require a sunny position in a well-drained soil. The plant is often found on heavy clays in the wild. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Prosopis torquata
Prosopis torquata
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prosopis torquata is found in the arid and semi-arid regions of subtropical western Argentina, where summers can be very hot and there can be frosts in winter. Species in this genus generaly require an open, sunny position in a well-drained soil. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Prosopis velutina
Prosopis velutina
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prosopis velutina is a plant of arid and semi-arid regions of southwestern N. America, where it experiences very high temperatures in the summer and frosts in the winter, tolerating occasional lows down to -20°c. Species in this genus generaly require a suny position in a well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Prosopis vinalillo
Prosopis vinalillo
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the subtropics and tropics, where it is found at elevations up to about 300 metres. Species in this genus generaly require a sunny position in a well-drained soil. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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