Griffonia simplicifolia

Griffonia simplicifolia

Native to:
Benin | Congo | Gabon | Ghana | Ivory Coast | Liberia | Nigeria | Togo

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Griffonia
Species:
Griffonia simplicifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
greenish-white

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination is erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash