Cadia pubescens

Cadia pubescens

Native to:
Madagascar

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Cadia
Species:
Cadia pubescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
400 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, birds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds have hard coats typical of Fabaceae; scarification or hot water treatment improves germination rates significantly.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI