Baphia bergeri

Baphia bergeri

Native to:
DR Congo

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Baphia
Species:
Baphia bergeri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
800 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white, cream
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, birds

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds have hard coats requiring scarification or boiling water treatment. Fresh seeds germinate more readily than stored seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI