Ramtilla
Guizotia abyssinica
- Native to:
- Eritrea, Ethiopia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Guizotia
- Species:
- Guizotia abyssinica
- USDA Symbol:
- GUAB
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Host Plant for Caterpillars
almond moth (Cadra cautella)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to Ethiopian highlands, prefers rich soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 5–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm soil without pretreatment. Optimal germination temperature is 20-25°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI