Chamaecrista zygophylloides var. deamii
Chamaecrista zygophylloides var. deamii
- Native to:
- Belize | Brazil | Colombia | El Salvador | Guam | Guatemala | Guyana | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua | Venezuela
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Chamaecrista
- Species:
- Chamaecrista zygophylloides var. deamii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Tolerates fire and often increases in abundance after burns in prairie habitats. Resprouts from root crown.
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds may also benefit from hot water treatment to soften hard seed coat.
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