Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Adansonia

Species:

Adansonia grandidieri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bats, lemurs, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs in warm conditions.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash