Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Bauhinia

Species:

Bauhinia taitensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from scarification or hot water treatment to break hard seed coat. Germination improved by soaking seeds in warm water for 24 hours.

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