Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Bauhinia

Species:

Bauhinia orbiculata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

10–30 days

Notes:

Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds may benefit from soaking in warm water for 24 hours before planting.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI