Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Virgilia

Species:

Virgilia divaricata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Seeds are stimulated by fire; plants resprout after fire.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 2-4 weeks after treatment.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash