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Alvaradoa Amorphoides

Mexican Alvaradoa

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Description

Alvaradoa Amorphoides (Mexican Alvaradoa) is a small tree to moderate sized tree or shrub. It can reach a height of 35 to 40 feet (12.19 m). In addition, it has an open, upright irregular crown that spreads. Furthermore. the reddish-brown trunk and branches become covered with cork patches and leaf scars.

The bright green evergreen leaves alternate and are pinnately compound. They are 4 to 8 inches (20.32 cm) in length with 15 to 40 oval leaflets. The leaflets have smooth margins and are up to 1 inch (2.54 cm) long. Moreover, its leaves resemble those of leguminous trees. While, green to yellowish white, semi-showy, flowers are borne in long hanging spikes. They are about 3 to 4 inches ( 10 cm) long. Male and female flowers are on different plants with small blooms attracting insects. Also, the light tan dry hairy fruits are ringed with red, each with a single seed, which are wind dispersed. Seeds used for propagation. Bark and wood are used to make medicinal tea.

The plant grows in moist well-drained limestone soils with some organic matter and is hardy once established. Alvaradoa Amorphoides (Mexican Alvaradoa) has attractive pinnate leaves casting light shade, along with colorful flowers and fruits. Alvaradoa has application as a specimen or accent tree in gardens and parks. Yet can also be pruned to tree or shrub form, and makes an excellent hedge. It is desirable in a native plant garden. This tree is native to southernmost Florida hammocks where it is endangered.

Additional information

Common Name

Mexican Alvaradoa

Florida Native

Yes, FL Native

Origin

Florida & Mexico

Flowering Season

Autumn – Winter

Flower Color

Green to White

Salt Tolerance

Low Salt Tolerance

Drought Tolerance

High Drought Tolerance

Growth Rate

Moderate Growth Rate

Light Requirements

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Plant Type

Evergreen, Foliage

Shape

N/A

Gallons

25 gal., 45 gal., 65 gal., 100 gal., 200 gal., 300 gal.

Alvaradoa Amorphoides – Mexican Alvaradoa

Alvaradoa Mexicano

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Description

El Mexican Alvaradoa es un árbol  o arbusto de tamaño moderado a pequeño, el cual puede alcanzar una altura entre 35 y 40 pies. Tiene una corona abierta, que se expande de manera vertical e irregular; sus ramas y tronco son de color marón rojizo y están cubiertas de parches de corcho y cicatrices de hoja.  Sus hojas son de color verde brillante, perennes, compuestas pinnadas de 4 a 8 pulgada de largo y de 15 a 40 hojas ovaladas en cada prospecto, lo cuales tienes márgenes lisas y son hasta de una pulgada de largo. Sus hojas se acercan a las de árboles leguminosos. Las flores son entre verdes a un amarillo blancuzco, que muestran solo la mitad,  nacen en sus largas espigas colgantes y son entre 3 y 4 pulgadas de largo; tanto femeninas como masculinas en diferentes plantas, con numerosas flores ideales para atraer a los insectos.

Sus frutos son secos, densamente peludos, con alas, de color marrón claro a rojo, cada uno de una sola semilla que se dispersa al viento. Sus semillas son utilizadas para su propagación. Su corteza y madera son fuente para la preparación de té medicinal.

Additional information

Common Name

Alvaradoa Mexicano

Florida Native

Si, es nativo de la Florida

Origin

Florida y Mexico

Flowering Season

Otoño – Invierno

Flower Color

Verde a Blanco

Salt Tolerance

Baja Tolerancia a la Sal

Drought Tolerance

Alta Tolerancia a la Sequia

Growth Rate

Tasa de Crecimiento Moderada

Light Requirements

Exposición total al sol a Sombra Parcial

Plant Type

Hojas perennes, follaje

Shape

N/A

Gallons

25 galones, 65 galones, 100 galones, 200 galones, 300 galones