Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Albizia

Species:

Albizia petersiana subsp. evansii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire or severe damage. Common in fire-prone savannas and shows good recovery post-burn.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination rates. Seeds germinate readily after mechanical scarification of hard seed coat.

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