Erythrina acanthocarpa

Erythrina acanthocarpa

Native to:
South Africa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Erythrina
Species:
Erythrina acanthocarpa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash