Chamaecrista comosa subsp. capricornia
Chamaecrista comosa subsp. capricornia
- Native to:
- Angola | DR Congo | Eswatini | Malawi | Mozambique | South Africa | Tanzania | Zimbabwe
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Chamaecrista
- Species:
- Chamaecrista comosa subsp. capricornia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
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Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification of hard seed coat improves germination rates. Seeds may benefit from hot water treatment to simulate natural conditions.
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