Bactris gasipaes var. gasipaes
Bactris gasipaes var. gasipaes
- Native to:
- Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | French Guiana | Honduras | Nicaragua | Panamá | Peru
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Bactris
- Species:
- Bactris gasipaes var. gasipaes
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 60–120 days
- Notes:
- Seeds lose viability quickly and should be planted fresh. Germination improved with warm temperatures and consistent moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI