Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Astrocaryum

Species:

Astrocaryum gratum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

2000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

60–180 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate slowly and irregularly. Fresh seeds have higher viability; keep moist and warm (25-30°C).

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI