Senna ellisiae

Senna ellisiae

Native to:
Ethiopia | Somalia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Senna
Species:
Senna ellisiae

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm stratification required — 10–30 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Scarify seed coat (nick or hot water) then warm stratify for 10-30 days; germination occurs in 1-3 weeks.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash