Senegalia hamulosa
Senegalia hamulosa
- Native to:
- Ethiopia | Kenya | Oman | Saudi Arabia | Somalia | Yemen
iNaturalist: © awale_acacia (iNaturalist #324540221)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Senegalia
- Species:
- Senegalia hamulosa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 900 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously after fire; seeds may be stimulated by heat.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by warm stratification for optimal germination.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash