Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Astrocaryum

Species:

Astrocaryum ulei

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

60–180 days

Notes:

Seeds have slow and erratic germination typical of Astrocaryum palms. Fresh seeds germinate best; requires warm, humid conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI