Bauhinia erythrocalyx

Bauhinia erythrocalyx

Native to:
Belize | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Southeast

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Bauhinia
Species:
Bauhinia erythrocalyx

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Scarification of hard seed coat improves germination rates. Seeds germinate readily with warmth and moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI