Caryocar glabrum subsp. glabrum

Caryocar glabrum subsp. glabrum

Native to:
Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Ecuador | French Guiana | Guyana | Peru | Suriname | Venezuela

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caryocaraceae
Genus:
Caryocar
Species:
Caryocar glabrum subsp. glabrum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
2000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, mammals
Fragrant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Adapted to the fire-prone cerrado ecosystem with thick bark and ability to resprout from underground woody structures (xylopodium) after fire damage.

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Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds have recalcitrant behavior and lose viability quickly when dried. Fresh seeds germinate best when sown immediately after harvest.

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