Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Cyclopia

Species:

Cyclopia falcata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, other pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Seeds require fire-related cues (heat or smoke) for optimal germination, typical of fynbos species. Plants resprout vigorously after fire from woody rootstock.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Scarification or smoke treatment improves germination rates significantly. Seeds respond well to smoke-derived compounds typical of fire-adapted fynbos species.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI