Chamaecrista zygophylloides

Chamaecrista zygophylloides

Native to:
Belize | Brazil | Colombia | El Salvador | Guam | Guatemala | Guyana | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua | Venezuela

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (e.g., nicking or hot water) to break physical dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash