Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Rhynchosia

Species:

Rhynchosia usambarensis

USDA Symbol:

RHUS2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Scarification of hard seed coat improves germination. Typical of Fabaceae legumes.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI