© Guillermo Durán
© Guillermo Durán
Family
Fabaceae
Native to
native to Panamá
Type
tree
Height
medium (5 - 20 m/16 - 65 ft)
Height (m)
10 - 20
Speed of Growth
medium
Deciduous/Evergreen
deciduous
Flower Color
white
Flowering Time
January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
Fruiting Time
January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
Difficult Conditions Tolerated
Degraded Soil
Sun/Shade Required To Establish
sun
Other Uses
fence posts, firewood, live fence, ornamental, shade
Reforestation Type
ecological restoration
Successional Type
early successional
Ecosystem Services
nitrogen fixation, pioneer species
Best Method of Propagation
seed
Tips for Cultivation
To improve germination it is recommended to soak seeds in water for 24 hours. The sapling requires about 3 - 4 months in the nursery to reach a size suitable to be transplanted onto the field.