Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Acmadenia

Species:

Acmadenia alternifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Smoke-stimulated germination is characteristic of fynbos species. Seeds require heat shock or smoke chemical cues for optimal germination following natural fire cycles.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after fire or smoke treatment. Fresh seed germinates best with smoke water application.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI