Souari Nut
Caryocar nuciferum
- Native to:
- Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Leeward Is., Panamá, Suriname, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryocaraceae
- Genus:
- Caryocar
- Species:
- Caryocar nuciferum
- USDA Symbol:
- CANU12
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals, insects
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical rainforests, prefers fertile soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds remain viable for short periods and should be planted fresh. Germination is epigeal and relatively slow.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI