Rhynchosia albissima

Rhynchosia albissima

Native to:
Botswana | Eswatini | Ethiopia | Kenya | Mozambique | Somalia | South Africa | Tanzania | Uganda | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Rhynchosia
Species:
Rhynchosia albissima

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

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 benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by cold stratification.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash