Bactris major var. major
Bactris major var. major
- Native to:
- Belize | Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | El Salvador | French Guiana | Guam | Guatemala | Guyana | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua | Panamá | Suriname | Trinidad-Tobago | Venezuela
GBIF: Guillaume Léotard
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Bactris
- Species:
- Bactris major var. major
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 1200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–120 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best when fresh and may lose viability quickly. Warm temperatures and consistent moisture promote germination.
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