Crateva eminens

Crateva eminens

Native to:
Cameroon | Central African Republic | Congo | DR Congo | Gabon | Ghana | Guinea | Ivory Coast | Liberia | Sierra Leone | Uganda

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Capparaceae
Genus:
Crateva
Species:
Crateva eminens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
1200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification followed by cold stratification for 30-60 days.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash