Ormocarpum pubescens

Ormocarpum pubescens

Native to:
Benin | Cameroon | Eritrea | Ethiopia | Ghana | Mali | Nigeria | Senegal | South Sudan | Sudan-South Sudan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Ormocarpum
Species:
Ormocarpum pubescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

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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 physical dormancy; germination occurs in 2-4 weeks.

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