Daylily Rainbow Sherbert - Senegalia pennata (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images, Edible)

Daylily Rainbow Sherbert

Also known as: Climbing Wattle

Daylily Rainbow Sherbert is a nitrogen fixer that is used as green manure. Its attractively hued wood is carved into ornamental trinkets and boxes, while the seed juice is traditionally used as soap. This perennial is a thorny climbing shrub with bark utilized for tanning fishing nets due to its high tannin content. The seeds need to be soaked in water before they can germinate.

Scientific classification

Species

Daylily Rainbow Sherbert (Senegalia pennata)

Legumes, milkworts and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Tree, Shrub

Plant Type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Distribution of Daylily Rainbow Sherbert

Distribution Map

Daylily Rainbow Sherbert is a plant native to tropical and subtropical regions, thriving in a variety of habitats within its indigenous range. It has been introduced to other parts of the world, now being found across various areas of West, Central, and Southeast Asia. The plant's adaptability has allowed it to establish outside its historical locale, where it sometimes enters wild landscapes.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Care Guide for Daylily Rainbow Sherbert

Every 2-3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Daylily Rainbow Sherbert is moderately drought-tolerant, thriving in environments with intermittent rainfall. It requires thorough watering every 2-3 weeks to avoid over-saturation. As an outdoor plant, daylily Rainbow Sherbert flourishes in warmer climates when soil moisture levels align with its native habitat's precipitation patterns.

Pruning: Daylily Rainbow Sherbert features unique foliage and attractive blooms. Prune in early spring to remove dead stems and improve air circulation. Avoid heavy pruning to prevent stress. Use clean, sharp tools to promote healthy growth and robust blooms.

Propagation: Daylily Rainbow Sherbert is a perennial requiring well-drained soil and sunlight. Propagate via cuttings from non-flowering shoots, using peat and perlite for rooting. Maintain high humidity with a plastic dome or greenhouse. Avoid overwatering to prevent rot. Transplant cuttings once rooted, within several weeks.

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