Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Senegalia

Species:

Senegalia afra

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies, mammals

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from root crown after fire; seeds germinate readily in post-fire conditions.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (hot water or mechanical) to break physical dormancy.

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