Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Erythrina

Species:

Erythrina baumii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Occurs in fire-prone miombo woodlands; likely resprouts after fire.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination may occur within 2-4 weeks after treatment.

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