Clusterleaf

Terminalia sericea

Native to:
Angola, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, DR Congo, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Combretaceae
Genus:
Terminalia
Species:
Terminalia sericea
USDA Symbol:
TESE8

Growth Characteristics

Height:
900 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, browsers, elephants
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts vigorously from the root system after fire. Common in fire-prone African savannas and woodlands.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
Commonly found in open woodlands and savannas.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates readily without pretreatment. Soaking in water for 24 hours may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI