Chloroleucon Species, Jurema, Yacari
Chloroleucontortum

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Chloroleucon (klor-oh-LEH-oo-kon)
Species: tortum (TOR-tum)

Synonym:Cathormion tortum

Synonym:Feuilleea tortum

Synonym:Pithecellobium tortum

Synonym:Pithecolobium tortum

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible