Caroxylon littorale
Caroxylon littorale
- Native to:
- Madagascar | Mozambique | Mozambique Channel Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Caroxylon
- Species:
- Caroxylon littorale
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best in saline conditions. Fresh seed has higher germination rates than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI