Baphia pilosa

Baphia pilosa

Native to:
Cabinda | Cameroon | Congo | DR Congo | Equatorial Guinea | Gabon

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Hard seed coat requires scarification or hot water treatment for improved germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI