Pterocarpus gilletii

Pterocarpus gilletii

Native to:
DR Congo

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Pterocarpus
Species:
Pterocarpus gilletii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
3000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy.

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