Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Crotalaria

Species:

Crotalaria cylindrostachys

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 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:

Shows vigorous regrowth after fire disturbance, typical of African savanna legumes adapted to periodic burning regimes.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds should be nicked or soaked in hot water before planting.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI