Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Lonchocarpus

Species:

Lonchocarpus riparius

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies, bees

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds require mechanical scarification to break hard seed coat; germination occurs within 2-4 weeks under warm, moist conditions.

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