Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Chrysobalanaceae

Genus:

Atuna

Species:

Atuna elliptica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, fruit bats

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Large seeds with hard coat; scarification improves germination. Fresh seeds germinate more readily.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI