Chadsia racemosa

Chadsia racemosa

Native to:
Madagascar

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Chadsia
Species:
Chadsia racemosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
800 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
yellow, cream
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, birds
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification and warm temperatures for germination. Soaking in warm water for 24 hours can improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI