Pao Santo
Bulnesia sarmientoi
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Basic Information
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Genus: bulnesia
Plant ID (slug): bulnesia-sarmientoi
Numeric ID: 1310
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Bulnesia sarmientoi is a deciduous Tree growing to 18 m (59ft) by 18 m (59ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
Tropical S. America - Argentina, Paraguay, eastern Brazil and Bolivia.
Habitats
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
The plant is used medicinally.
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Bulnesia sarmientoi Pao Santo PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Bulnesia sarmientoi is a deciduous Tree growing to 18 m (59ft) by 18 m (59ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.