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.

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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.

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