Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Adenandra

Species:

Adenandra marginata subsp. marginata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from basal buds after fire, characteristic of many fynbos shrubs. Benefits from periodic burning in native habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with smoke treatment or smoke-derived compounds, typical of fynbos species. Fresh seed has higher viability.

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