Description
A small tree to 12 m tall with a well branched, spreading crown of broadly pinnate leaves and bright pink to lilac flowers. Gliricidia sepium is native to dry forests from southern Mexico to Costa Rica and is widely grown throughout the tropics as a multipurpose tree.
Germination Guide
🌍 Central and South America, Mexico
Easy
Gliricidia sepium is a fast-growing nitrogen-fixing legume tree native to Central and South America, widely used in agroforestry systems for shade, fodder, green manure, and erosion control
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
7 – 21 days
Temperature
Min 15°C
Ideal 20°C
Max 30°C
Substrate moisture
💧 Medium
Seed Pre-treatment
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Soaking — 12 hours
Optional, soaking overnight in hot water improves germination for non-fresh seeds
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Additional notes
Fresh seeds require no pre-treatment; only non-fresh seeds need hot water soaking
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
well-draining soil, sandy loam, seed-starting mix
Recommended container
seed trays or pots
Growing Tips
Seeds require no scarification; fresh seeds germinate without pre-treatment within 7-10 days; provide full sun; highly adaptable to various soil types including poor soils; inoculation with Rhizobium bacteria recommended when introducing to new areas
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