Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Chamaecrista

Species:

Chamaecrista longistyla

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Seeds benefit from fire scarification in natural settings; resprouts from root crown after low-intensity fire.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm stratification required — 10–14 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Scarify seed coat (nick or hot water) then warm stratify for 10-14 days; germination occurs in 1-3 weeks.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash