Camoensia scandens

Camoensia scandens

Native to:
Angola | Cabinda | Congo | DR Congo | Equatorial Guinea | Gabon

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Camoensia
Species:
Camoensia scandens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Large hard-coated seeds benefit from mechanical scarification or hot water treatment before sowing for improved germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI