Colvillea racemosa

Colvillea racemosa

Native to:
Madagascar

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Colvillea
Species:
Colvillea racemosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break hard seed coat; then sow in warm, moist conditions.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash