Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Arachis

Species:

Arachis appressipila

Growth Characteristics

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, small mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to periodic fire in cerrado ecosystems, resprouts vigorously from underground structures after burning.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates readily. Seeds develop underground and may require excavation for collection.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI