Crateva palmeri

Crateva palmeri

Native to:
Costa Rica | Guam | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

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

Source: deepseek-v4-flash