Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryocaraceae

Genus:

Caryocar

Species:

Caryocar brasiliense subsp. brasiliense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, bees

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Thick corky bark protects trunk from frequent Cerrado fires. Resprouts vigorously from base after fire damage and flowers prolifically post-burn.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily when fresh but lose viability quickly. Plant immediately after extraction from fruit for best results.

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