Chamaecrista zambesica

Chamaecrista zambesica

Native to:
DR Congo | Kenya | Mozambique | Rwanda | Somalia | Tanzania | Uganda | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Chamaecrista
Species:
Chamaecrista zambesica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash