Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryocaraceae

Genus:

Caryocar

Species:

Caryocar coriaceum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Thick bark provides some fire resistance; regenerates from root crown after low-intensity fires.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require mechanical scarification and warm stratification; germination is slow and uneven.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash