Astrocaryum huicungo

Astrocaryum huicungo

Native to:
Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Arecaceae
Genus:
Astrocaryum
Species:
Astrocaryum huicungo

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
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 best when fresh and may require warm temperatures (25-30°C). Germination can be slow and irregular.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI