Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apiaceae

Genus:

Chamarea

Species:

Chamarea esterhuyseniae

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

80 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from woody rootstock after fire, typical of many Proteaceae in fire-prone fynbos. Benefits from periodic burning to reduce competition and stimulate flowering.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from smoke treatment, which is typical for fynbos species. Germination improved with cool stratification and well-drained media.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI