Aspidosperma carapanauba

Aspidosperma carapanauba

Native to:
Brazil | French Guiana | Peru

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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