Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Stryphnodendron

Species:

Stryphnodendron polyphyllum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

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

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require mechanical scarification (nicking or sanding) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs rapidly after treatment.

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