Vataireopsis — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Vataireopsis recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Vataireopsis araroba
Vataireopsis araroba
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in sun or light shade. Found in the wild on clayey or sandy, well-drained soils. Established plants are drought resistant.
Full cultivation guide →Vataireopsis speciosa
Vataireopsis speciosa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A tree of the moist, lowland tropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 400 metres. 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.
Full cultivation guide →Vataireopsis surinamensis
Vataireopsis surinamensis
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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