Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Berlinia

Species:

Berlinia congolensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

4500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds have a hard coat typical of Fabaceae; scarification improves germination rates. Seeds are recalcitrant and should be sown fresh.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI