Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Acmadenia

Species:

Acmadenia macropetala

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, other pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Fynbos species adapted to periodic fires. Seeds released after fire and germination is enhanced by smoke chemicals. Plants typically do not resprout after fire but regenerate from seed.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds may benefit from smoke treatment which stimulates germination in fynbos species. Sow on well-drained acidic media.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI