Desmanthus pubescens
Desmanthus pubescens
- Native to:
- Belize | Cuba | Guatemala
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Desmanthus
- Species:
- Desmanthus pubescens
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, birds
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by cold stratification to break dormancy.
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