Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Passifloraceae

Genus:

Adenia

Species:

Adenia cordifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

greenish-yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Develops large underground tuber that allows resprouting after fire or drought, common adaptation in African savannas.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from fresh extraction and warm temperatures around 25-30°C for optimal germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI