Pernambuco bundleflower

Desmanthus pernambucanus, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

BacupariGarcinia brasiliensis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

BacuriPlatonia insignis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Black ApplePouteria australis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Lucuma de SedaPouteria obovata

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Pond AppleAnnona glabra

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Lemon Drop MangosteenGarcinia intermedia

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Marianas breadfruitArtocarpus mariannensis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese CloverKummerowia striata

Bundleflower can produce compounds that inhibit smaller legumes like Japanese clover

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationBiomass ProductionErosion ControlWildlife HabitatSoil Building

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Pernambuco bundleflower grow in?

Pernambuco bundleflower grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Pernambuco bundleflower a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Pernambuco bundleflower is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Pernambuco bundleflower?

Good companions for Pernambuco bundleflower include Bacupari, Bacuri, Black Apple, Lucuma de Seda, Pond Apple.

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