Catunaregam nilotica

Catunaregam nilotica

Native to:
Cameroon | Central African Republic | Chad | Eritrea | Ethiopia | Guinea | Kenya | Nigeria | Somalia | Sudan-South Sudan | Tanzania | Uganda

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rubiaceae
Genus:
Catunaregam
Species:
Catunaregam nilotica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, cream
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash