Small Yellow Nicker
Guilandina ciliata
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, United States, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © stanshebs (iNaturalist #297282323)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Guilandina
- Species:
- Guilandina ciliata
- USDA Symbol:
- CADI12
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Vine
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat requires scarification (mechanical or hot water treatment) for germination. Seeds are buoyant and can remain viable after extended ocean dispersal.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI