Libidibia ferrea
(Fabaceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p><i>Libidibia ferres</i> is a shrub or tree and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. It demonstrates a commendable resistance to drought once established; however, the tree still necessitates regular watering. Like many species in the Fabaceae family, it forms a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria at the root level, allowing it to fix atmospheric nitrogen, which ultimately benefits its surroundings. </p> <p>The plant is propagated from seeds, and to facilitate germination, the seeds should be scarified.</p>
Libidibia ferrea (Fabaceae) Libidibia ferrea (Fabaceae)