Ctenodon petraeus
Ctenodon petraeus
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
iNaturalist: © eber_bh (iNaturalist #202900384)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Ctenodon
- Species:
- Ctenodon petraeus
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm stratification required — 10–30 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by warm stratification.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash