Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Bauhinia

Species:

Bauhinia eximia

Growth Characteristics

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

10–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from mechanical scarification or brief hot water treatment to break hard seed coat. Germination is typically rapid once dormancy is broken.

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