Nomenclature
Common Name:
Synonym(s):
Genus species:
Family:
Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Plant Specifics
Form:
Size:
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
Fruit Color:
Phenology:
Noted For:
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Considerations:
It has thorns, but they are rather small.
The seeds of Cherokee bean are poisonous and purportedly used for rat poison in Mexico.
Availability:
Propagation:
Light:
Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Usually moist, occasional inundation ---to--- Very long very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salt.
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Loam
Soil pH:
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B,11
Ecology
Wildlife:
Attracts long-tongued pollinators.
Attracts hummingbirds.
Due to its dense foliage and thorny stems, coral bean serves as a refuge for small birds and animals.
Native Habitats:
Natural Range in Florida:
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Comments:
Ethnobotany:
The women of the Creek tribe used cold infusion of the root for bowel pain.
The Mikasuki Seminole used decoction of roots or berries used for horse sickness: nausea, constipation and blocked urination.
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