Senegalia pennata

Senegalia pennata

Native to:
Andaman Is., Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Seychelles, Sri Lanka

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Senegalia
Species:
Senegalia pennata
USDA Symbol:
SEPE10

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies, small mammals
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers nutrient-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy.