Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Adenandra

Species:

Adenandra villosa subsp. imbricata

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:

Typical fynbos fire ecology with seeds released and germinating after fire. Plants resprout from lignotubers and show vigorous post-fire regeneration.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds may benefit from smoke treatment, which is common for fynbos species. Fresh seed germinates best.

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