Psoralea aphylla

Psoralea aphylla

Native to:
South Africa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Psoralea
Species:
Psoralea aphylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
purple, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from a woody rootstock after fire; fire stimulates seed germination in the soil seed bank.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 2-4 weeks after treatment.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash