PatternBaseSpotted Gliricidia
Gliricidia maculata, Fabaceae
Zones
10–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerMulch MakerShade ProviderWindbreakPest Confuser
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Moderate (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
5.5 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Walker's CassavaManihot walkerae
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Naked Coral BeanErythrina coralloidesNitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
JatobaHymenaea courbarilNitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Glandular Peanut Butter FruitBunchosia glanduliferaNitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Purple Stemmed TaroXanthosoma violaceumNitrogen FixationShade Provision
LerenCalathea allouiaNitrogen FixationShade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
Antagonistic Plants
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationBiomass ProductionLiving FenceErosion Control
Edible Parts
Flowers
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ParasiticWound Healing
Common Questions
What zones does Spotted Gliricidia grow in?
Spotted Gliricidia grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.
Is Spotted Gliricidia a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Spotted Gliricidia is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Spotted Gliricidia?
Good companions for Spotted Gliricidia include Walker's Cassava, Naked Coral Bean, Jatoba, Glandular Peanut Butter Fruit, Purple Stemmed Taro.
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