Erythrina

Erythrina abyssinica

Native to:
Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Erythrina
Species:
Erythrina abyssinica
USDA Symbol:
ERAB6

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1200 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees, sunbirds
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts vigorously from roots and trunk after fire damage; common in African savanna ecosystems with regular fire regimes.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
prefers fertile soils in native range

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Scarification of hard seed coat required for germination; soaking in hot water or mechanical scarification improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI