Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Saraca

Species:

Saraca indica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

orange, yellow, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Fragrant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs in warm, moist conditions.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash