Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Erythrina

Species:

Erythrina afra

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

red, orange-red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break hard seed coat; soak in hot water and allow to cool for 24 hours before sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash