Vatairea — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Vatairea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Vatairea erythrocarpa
Vatairea erythrocarpa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Vatairea guianensis
Vatairea guianensis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of low elevations in the moist tropics, where it is usually found at elevations below 200 metres. Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Vatairea lundellii
Vatairea lundellii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
The tree is said to be common in Veracruz, growing in low, periodically inundated land and on well-drained slopes.
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Vatairea macrocarpa
Vatairea macrocarpa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. Established plants are drought tolerant. Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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