Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Chamaecrista

Species:

Chamaecrista duartei

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to periodic fire in cerrado ecosystems, resprouts vigorously from rootstock after burns. Fire promotes flowering and seed production in many Chamaecrista species.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Chamaecrista species typically benefit from mechanical scarification or brief hot water treatment to break seed dormancy. Seeds germinate readily after scarification at warm temperatures.

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