Macroptilium prostratum
Macroptilium prostratum
- Native to:
- Argentina | Bolivia | Brazil | Paraguay | Uruguay
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Macroptilium
- Species:
- Macroptilium prostratum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- red, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
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Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy.
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