Desmodium sylvicola
Desmodium sylvicola
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Gulf
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Desmodium
- Species:
- Desmodium sylvicola
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, small mammals
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Scarify seed coat (e.g., with sandpaper or hot water) before cold stratification.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash