Callerya cinerea
Callerya cinerea
- Native to:
- Bangladesh | Cambodia | China | India | Laos | Malaya | Myanmar | Nepal | Thailand | Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Callerya
- Species:
- Callerya cinerea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination rates typical of legume seeds. Seeds have hard coats requiring physical or chemical treatment.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI