Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Bowdichia

Species:

Bowdichia virgilioides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

2500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-prone cerrado ecosystems where it resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire. Thick bark provides some protection against low-intensity burns.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Scarification of hard seed coat improves germination. Seeds can be mechanically scarified or soaked in hot water before sowing.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI