Couma macrocarpa

Couma macrocarpa

Native to:
Belize | Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | Guatemala | Guyana | Honduras | Nicaragua | Panamá | Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apocynaceae
Genus:
Couma
Species:
Couma macrocarpa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
3000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
15–45 days
Notes:
Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown fresh. Germination is improved by removing pulp and maintaining high humidity and warm temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI