Camel's Foot

Tylosema esculentum

Native to:
Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Tylosema
Species:
Tylosema esculentum
USDA Symbol:
BAES

Growth Characteristics

Height:
300 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,dec
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts vigorously from large underground tuber after fire; adapted to fire-prone Kalahari savannas.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid regions, prefers low fertility

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Hard seed coat requires scarification (nicking or soaking in hot water). Seeds germinate readily after scarification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI