Vachellia ancistroclada
Vachellia ancistroclada
- Native to:
- Kenya | Tanzania
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Vachellia
- Species:
- Vachellia ancistroclada
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies, mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Can resprout after fire; seeds may be stimulated by heat.
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm stratification required — 30–90 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by warm stratification for optimal germination.
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