Camoensia brevicalyx
Camoensia brevicalyx
- Native to:
- Angola | Cabinda | Cameroon | Congo | DR Congo | Equatorial Guinea | Gabon | Nigeria
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Camoensia
- Species:
- Camoensia brevicalyx
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from scarification due to hard seed coat typical of legumes. Soaking in warm water for 24 hours may improve germination rates.
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