Aspidosperma carapanauba
Aspidosperma carapanauba
- Native to:
- Brazil | French Guiana | Peru
iNaturalist: © robin_heymans (iNaturalist #263789313)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Aspidosperma
- Species:
- Aspidosperma carapanauba
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, insects
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 15–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds lose viability rapidly and should be sown fresh. Requires warm temperatures and high humidity for optimal germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI