Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Cyclopia

Species:

Cyclopia maculata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Seeds exhibit smoke-stimulated germination typical of fynbos species. Plants resprout vigorously after fire, and seed release and germination are enhanced by fire-related cues.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require smoke treatment or scarification to break dormancy. Germination improved with smoke water or heat treatment mimicking fire.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI