Eriosema cordifolium

Eriosema cordifolium

Native to:
Angola | Central African Republic | Ethiopia | Kenya | Nigeria | Rwanda | Sudan-South Sudan | Uganda

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Eriosema
Species:
Eriosema cordifolium

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification or hot water treatment to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash