Gonçalo Alves (Piptadenia Gonoacantha) is a perennial tree in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Piptadenia gonoacantha is a medium-sized, slightly spiny, semideciduous tree native to tropical America, growing up to 20 meters tall.
Gonçalo Alves
Piptadenia Gonoacantha
Piptadenia gonoacantha is a medium-sized, slightly spiny, semideciduous tree native to tropical America, growing up to 20 meters tall.
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