Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Psoralea

Species:

Psoralea aphylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

purple, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Fynbos species; fire stimulates germination in many Psoralea species, but not obligately dependent.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds have a hard seed coat; scarification (e.g., nicking or hot water treatment) is required to break physical dormancy.

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