Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Senegalia

Species:

Senegalia pteridifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies, mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from root crown after fire; common in fire-prone Cerrado ecosystems.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (mechanical or hot water) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 2-4 weeks after treatment.

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