Mazhar Botanic Garden

Enterolobium timbouva Mart

Pacara Earpod Tree

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000361
English name: Pacara Earpod Tree
Arabic name: انترولوبيم
Native: South America
Country: South America
(PGR): Rare

Deciduous tree  with a very wide, dense, low crown, it can grow 10-20 m tall leaves bipinnate flowers white fruit  ear-like shape

Ornamental plants. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby. A fast-growing plant that fixes atmospheric nitrogen and provides food for the native fauna, it can be used as a pioneer species for restoring native woodland

Enterolobium contortisiliquum (Vell) Morong

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Texture: Clay
Drainage: Well drained
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seed
Flowering time: Spring
Status: Cultivated
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Tree
Plant Uses: Ornamental
pH: Alkaline

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