Peltophorum africanum

Peltophorum africanum

Native to:
Angola | Botswana | Caprivi Strip | DR Congo | Eswatini | Malawi | Mozambique | Namibia | South Africa | Zambia | Zimbabwe

📍 View on iNaturalist →

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Peltophorum
Species:
Peltophorum africanum

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies, bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from root crown after fire; seeds germinate readily in post-fire conditions.

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy.

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat