Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryocaraceae

Genus:

Caryocar

Species:

Caryocar costaricense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

4000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

yellow, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, bats

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds are recalcitrant and lose viability quickly. Fresh seeds germinate best at warm temperatures with consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI