Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Astrocaryum

Species:

Astrocaryum acaule

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

60–180 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best when fresh. Remove fruit pulp and sow in warm, humid conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI