Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Chamaecrista

Species:

Chamaecrista glandulosa var. rapidarum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Responds positively to fire in pine savanna ecosystems, resprouting vigorously. Fire helps maintain open habitat conditions required by this species.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds have hard coat and benefit from scarification. Warm temperatures and consistent moisture improve germination rates.

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