Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Calophyllaceae

Genus:

Caraipa

Species:

Caraipa myrcioides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

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

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Cerrado species adapted to periodic fires, resprouts from woody base after burning.