Albizia numidarum

Albizia numidarum

Native to:
Madagascar
Albizia numidarum

GBIF: Labat, J.N.; Haevermans, T.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Albizia
Species:
Albizia numidarum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white, cream
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Scarification improves germination rates significantly. Seeds benefit from hot water treatment or mechanical scarification before planting.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI