Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Andira

Species:

Andira legalis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

15–45 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from mechanical scarification or hot water treatment. Fresh seeds germinate better than stored seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI