Denisophytum eriantherum

Denisophytum eriantherum

Native to:
Djibouti | Ethiopia | Kenya | Oman | Saudi Arabia | Somalia | Yemen

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Denisophytum
Species:
Denisophytum eriantherum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from root crown after fire; seeds may be stimulated by heat.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by warm stratification for 30-60 days to break physical dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash