Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Brachystegia

Species:

Brachystegia bussei

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

greenish-yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, insects

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Miombo woodland species that resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire. Fire is a natural component of its ecosystem and promotes regeneration.