Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Attalea

Species:

Attalea tessmannii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 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:

Fresh seeds germinate best; remove mesocarp before sowing. Requires warm, humid conditions typical of tropical palms.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI