Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zygophyllaceae

Genus:

Balanites

Species:

Balanites glabra

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

1200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

greenish-yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from root crown after fire; seedlings establish in post-fire openings.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination may be slow and erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash