Pequi
Caryocar brasiliense
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryocaraceae
- Genus:
- Caryocar
- Species:
- Caryocar brasiliense
- USDA Symbol:
- CABR36
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals, bees
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Adapted to periodic fires in the Cerrado with thick corky bark and ability to resprout from underground woody structures (xylopodia). Fire stimulates flowering and fruit production.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Cerrado, adapts to poor soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment but have short viability. Plant fresh seeds for best results.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI