Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Anisodontea

Species:

Anisodontea julii subsp. julii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, mauve

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a fynbos species, it resprouts from the base after fire and is adapted to periodic burning.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with warmth; no special pretreatment required.

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