Baphia chrysophylla

Baphia chrysophylla

Native to:
Angola | DR Congo

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, birds

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds have hard coat typical of legumes and benefit from scarification or hot water treatment before sowing. Fresh seeds germinate more readily than stored seeds.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch