Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Brachystegia

Species:

Brachystegia nigerica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

greenish-yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, insects

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical of miombo woodland species, resprouts vigorously from root crown after savanna fires. Thick bark provides fire protection to mature trees.