Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bixaceae

Genus:

Cochlospermum

Species:

Cochlospermum angolense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from underground rootstock after fire. Adapted to seasonal burning in miombo woodlands and savannas with thick underground tubers ensuring survival.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions without pretreatment. Fresh seeds show higher germination rates than stored seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI