Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Astrocaryum

Species:

Astrocaryum aculeatissimum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

90–180 days

Notes:

Seeds require fresh collection and lose viability rapidly. Germination can be slow and erratic even under optimal conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI