Cyamopsis serrata
Cyamopsis serrata
- Native to:
- Botswana | Namibia | South Africa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Cyamopsis
- Species:
- Cyamopsis serrata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 5–14 days
- Notes:
- Scarification or soaking in water for 12-24 hours improves germination. Warm temperatures (25-30°C) optimal.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI