Astrocaryum minus

Astrocaryum minus

Native to:
Brazil | French Guiana

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
60–180 days
Notes:
Seeds have slow and erratic germination typical of Astrocaryum; fresh seeds germinate best in warm, humid conditions.

Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch