Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Pterocarpus

Species:

Pterocarpus santalinus

USDA Symbol:

PTSA

Growth Characteristics

Height:

800 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Native to dry deciduous forests of southern India where periodic fires occur; resprouts from rootstock after fire damage.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Prefers rocky, gravelly soils in native habitat

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from soaking in warm water for 24 hours or mechanical scarification before sowing. Germinates best at warm temperatures (25-30°C).

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI