Aiphanes hirsuta subsp. hirsuta

Aiphanes hirsuta subsp. hirsuta

Native to:
Colombia | Costa Rica | Panamá

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Arecaceae
Genus:
Aiphanes
Species:
Aiphanes hirsuta subsp. hirsuta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
800 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
30–180 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates best; viability decreases rapidly with storage. Warm temperatures around 25-30°C promote germination.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch