Botanical Profile
Adenanthera pavonina is a fast-growing tropical tree from the Fabaceae family.
Scientific Name
Adenanthera pavonina L. Synonym: Adenanthera gersenii Scheff.
Local Name
Red Bead Tree, Saga Tree, Saga Seed Tree (Indonesia)
Native Habitat
Native to South and Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical lowland forests, coastal areas, and open habitats with warm temperatures and seasonal rainfall.
Germination Difficulty
Easy — seeds germinate readily after scarification or soaking due to their hard seed coat.
Germination Timeframe
1–4 weeks
Growing Condition
Prefers full sun, moderate to high humidity, and well-draining soil. Ideal temperatures range between 24–34°C.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its bright red seeds, rapid growth, and ornamental as well as ethnobotanical significance.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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