Australian Joint-Vetch
Ctenodon falcatus
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Ctenodon
- Species:
- Ctenodon falcatus
- USDA Symbol:
- AEFA2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- yellow, brown
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from rhizomes following fire; benefits from periodic burning to reduce competition.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI