Faveiro

Dimorphandra mollis, Fabaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerProducerShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Jatobá do CerradoHymenaea stigonocarpa

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

GabirobaCampomanesia xanthocarpa

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Trumpet TreeCecropia obtusifolia

Nurse PlantWind Protection

Twisted Cluster BeanParkia javanica

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationTimberMedicinal CompoundsHoney Production

Edible Parts

Pods

Medicinal Uses

Rutin ExtractionAnti-InflammatoryVascular Health

Common Questions

What zones does Faveiro grow in?

Faveiro grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Faveiro a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Faveiro?

Good companions for Faveiro include Jatobá do Cerrado, Gabiroba, Trumpet Tree, Twisted Cluster Bean.

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