Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Chamaecrista

Species:

Chamaecrista negrensis var. albuquerquei

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to cerrado fire regime. Resprouts vigorously from woody base after fire and shows enhanced flowering following burns.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds benefit from mechanical scarification or brief hot water treatment before sowing.

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