Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Baccharoides

Species:

Baccharoides guineensis var. procera

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, beneficial insects

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-prone savannas and grasslands. Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after burning, with fire stimulating new growth and flowering.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with light and warmth. Surface sowing or light coverage recommended as seeds may require light for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI