Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Capparaceae

Genus:

Boscia

Species:

Boscia integrifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

900 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream, yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals, browsers

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from the base after fire damage; common in fire-prone African savannas.

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds have a hard coat and benefit from scarification or soaking in warm water before sowing.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI