Cordyla
Cordyla africana
- Native to:
- Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Cordyla
- Species:
- Cordyla africana
- USDA Symbol:
- COAF2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals, elephants
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers riverine or coastal areas
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds have a hard coat requiring scarification; soaking in hot water or mechanical scarification improves germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI