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Vinhático

Plathymenia reticulata, Fabaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

SucupiraBowdichia virgilioides
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Ribbed Ice Cream BeanInga marginata
Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Upas TreeAntiaris toxicaria

Upas Tree's allelopathic compounds inhibit Vinhático growth and compete for light

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationTimber ProductionSoil RehabilitationErosion ControlCarbon Sequestration

Medicinal Uses

Skin ConditionsWound HealingAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Vinhático grow in?

Vinhático grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Vinhático a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Vinhático?

Good companions for Vinhático include Sucupira, Ribbed Ice Cream Bean.

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