Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Afzelia

Species:

Afzelia quanzensis

USDA Symbol:

AFQU

Growth Characteristics

Height:

3000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, elephants, large mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Thick bark provides fire protection. Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire damage, typical adaptation in African savanna ecosystems with periodic burning.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy to loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers nutrient-rich soils in native habitat

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

10–30 days

Notes:

Hard seed coat requires scarification by filing, hot water treatment, or acid treatment. Seeds germinate readily after scarification at warm temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI