Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Amphithalea

Species:

Amphithalea tomentosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, other pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after fire exposure, stimulated by smoke and heat. Part of fire-adapted fynbos ecosystem with natural fire return intervals of 10-15 years.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from smoke treatment or smoke-water to stimulate germination, typical of fynbos species. Scarification improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI