Strongylodon Species, Forest Flame
Strongylodonlucidus

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Strongylodon (stron-GY-loh-don)
Species: lucidus (loo-sid-uss)

Synonym:Glycine lucida

Synonym:Strongylodon pseudolucidus

Synonym:Strongylodon secundus

Synonym:Strongylodon siderospermus

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored