Psoralea margaretiflora
Psoralea margaretiflora
- Native to:
- South Africa
iNaturalist: © botaneek (iNaturalist #9678844)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Psoralea
- Species:
- Psoralea margaretiflora
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Responds positively to fire; may require periodic fire to maintain open habitat.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by cold stratification for 30-60 days.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash