Attalea guianensis
Attalea guianensis
- Native to:
- Brazil | French Guiana | Suriname
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