Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Arachis

Species:

Arachis matiensis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a Cerrado native, tolerates periodic fire and resprouts from underground structures. Adapted to fire-prone savanna ecosystems.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination. Seeds may exhibit dormancy requiring mechanical or chemical treatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI