Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Centrolobium

Species:

Centrolobium paraense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Native Range

Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Peru

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

15–45 days

Notes:

Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds may show irregular germination patterns typical of tropical legumes.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI