Dalbergia heudelotii

Dalbergia heudelotii

Native to:
Benin | Cameroon | Congo | DR Congo | Gabon | Ghana | Guinea | Gulf of Guinea Is. | Ivory Coast | Liberia | Nigeria | Senegal | Sierra Leone

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Dalbergia
Species:
Dalbergia heudelotii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
2500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies, mammals
Fragrant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs in 2-8 weeks under warm, moist conditions.

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