Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Anadenanthera

Species:

Anadenanthera colubrina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

2000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to periodic fires in Caatinga and Cerrado ecosystems. Resprouts vigorously from base after fire damage and exhibits thick bark on mature specimens.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–30 days

Notes:

Seeds have hard seed coat requiring scarification (mechanical or hot water treatment). Germination improved with soaking in hot water for 24 hours before planting.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI