Balanites wilsoniana var. wilsoniana
Balanites wilsoniana var. wilsoniana
- Native to:
- Algeria | Benin | Cameroon | Central African Republic | DR Congo | Gabon | Ghana | Guinea | Ivory Coast | Liberia | Mozambique | Nigeria | Uganda
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Zygophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Balanites
- Species:
- Balanites wilsoniana var. wilsoniana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat requires scarification or soaking in hot water. Germination improved with pre-treatment and warm temperatures.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI