Aeschynomene brevifolia
Aeschynomene brevifolia
- Native to:
- Comoros | Eswatini | Madagascar | Mozambique | South Africa
iNaturalist: © invisibleshoe (iNaturalist #192152043)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Aeschynomene
- Species:
- Aeschynomene brevifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- pollinators, birds
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds may benefit from warm water soaking prior to planting.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch