Labichea lanceolata 2622
Author: George Bentham (1800-1884)Family: Fabaceae Subfamily: Dialioideae
Genus: Labichea
English name: Tall Labichea
Zone: Australia
Labichea lanceolata Observed in Australia by tinawa (license)
References for the genus
- A revision of the Genus Labichea Gaudich. ex DC. (Caesalpiniaceae), Ross, J H. 1985. Address
General specifications
Biological type: shrub
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 9,8ft x 11,4ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from November until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 9,8ft x 11,4ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from November until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN Soak the seeds in warm water of 210,2°F for 2-3h. Sow the seeds at 5mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 68-77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 3-6 weeks.
Germination references
- Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. seeds'germination depending on the methods of preseeding preparation, Nguyen Quynh Trang and S G Sakharova. IOP Publishing Vol. 316(1) pag. 012042. DOI
- Seed germination ecology in southwestern Western Australia, Bell, David T and Plummer, Julie A and Taylor, Susan K. The Botanical Review 1993 Vol. 59 pag. 24-73. JStor
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol and Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Germination references
- Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. seeds'germination depending on the methods of preseeding preparation, Nguyen Quynh Trang and S G Sakharova. IOP Publishing Vol. 316(1) pag. 012042. DOI
- Seed germination ecology in southwestern Western Australia, Bell, David T and Plummer, Julie A and Taylor, Susan K. The Botanical Review 1993 Vol. 59 pag. 24-73. JStor
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol and Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Experiences in the garden
04-01-18A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Nindethana Seeds collected in 'Nindethana Seeds8>Fitzgerald River National Park'. (Wild origin)
23-10-18 Sown seeds in a tray and germinated at 10-11-18.
Protocol: Autumn Soak 210,2°F 2-3h 5mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 3-6w
. . . 2018A Production of 7 plants in our nursery: Ombr11d 6x C6 (Formerly of wild origin)
09-12-22 1x Dead plant: No information: Ombr10d C6.
26-06-20B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Sunshine Seeds.
03-08-20 Sown 10 seeds in a seed plate F and germinated at 27-08-20.
Protocol: Autumn Soak 210,2°F 2-3h 5mm Sowing mix+Sand >77°F Damp substrate+Light 3-6w
02-07-24 Sown 10 seeds in a seed plate ½ and germinated at 19-07-24, result: 1 units in Serre7.
Protocol: Spring Soak 210,2°F 2-3h 5mm Sowing mix+Sand >77°F Damp substrate+Light 3-6w
. . . 2020B Production of 7 plants in our nursery: Ombr13d 2x C6
01-08-22 2x Dead plant: No information: Serre7 F2.
10-10-23 1x Plant not found in nursery: Ombr13d C6.
24-04-24 1x Dead plant asphyxiate: Ombr13d C6.
03-12-24 1x Dead plant because of watering problem: Ombr13d C6.
06-12-24C Obtaining seeds from seed provider Libertos. Stock