Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Serianthes

Species:

Serianthes kanehirae

USDA Symbol:

SEKA2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

3500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to limestone-derived soils

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Hard seed coat typical of Fabaceae; scarification likely improves germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI