Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Calophyllaceae

Genus:

Caraipa

Species:

Caraipa savannarum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Species occurs in fire-prone savannas and shows capacity to resprout after burning, typical of South American savanna woody vegetation.