Atuna excelsa subsp. excelsa
Atuna excelsa subsp. excelsa
- Native to:
- Borneo | Indonesia | Jawa | Malaya | New Guinea | Philippines | Sulawesi | Sumatera
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Chrysobalanaceae
- Genus:
- Atuna
- Species:
- Atuna excelsa subsp. excelsa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 3500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, fruit bats
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Large seeds with hard coat; scarification or removal of outer husk improves germination. Fresh seeds germinate best.
Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch