Astrocaryum mexicanum
Astrocaryum mexicanum
- Native to:
- Belize | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Astrocaryum
- Species:
- Astrocaryum mexicanum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- 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 germinate better than stored seeds; requires warm temperatures and consistent moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI