Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Attalea

Species:

Attalea guianensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

2000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

90–180 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate slowly and erratically. Fresh seeds germinate better than stored seeds. High temperatures (25-30°C) and consistent moisture improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI