Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Cliffortia

Species:

Cliffortia perpendicularis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Smoke-stimulated germination typical of fynbos plants. Resprouts from rootstock after fire and shows enhanced recruitment post-burn.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after fire or smoke treatment, typical of fynbos species.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI