Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Adenandra

Species:

Adenandra odoratissima subsp. odoratissima

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

100 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:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical fynbos shrub that resprouts from lignotuber after fire. Seeds show enhanced germination following smoke exposure, common trait in fire-prone Cape flora.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from smoke treatment or smoke-derived compounds typical of fynbos species. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

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