Chamaecrista conferta var. conferta
Chamaecrista conferta var. conferta
- Native to:
- Brazil
GBIF: Cota, M.M.T.; Gonella, P.M.; Siniscalchi, C.M.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Chamaecrista
- Species:
- Chamaecrista conferta var. conferta
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Shrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Thrives in fire-maintained scrub and flatwoods habitats. Resprouts vigorously following fire and benefits from periodic burns that reduce competition.
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seed coat scarification improves germination rates. Seeds may be mechanically scarified or treated with hot water before sowing.
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