Zornia brasiliensis

Zornia brasiliensis

Native to:
Brazil, Venezuelan Antilles

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Zornia
Species:
Zornia brasiliensis
USDA Symbol:
ZOBR2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from rootstock following fire; common in fire-prone cerrado and savanna habitats.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
scarification
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Hard seed coat typical of Fabaceae; scarification improves germination rates significantly.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI