Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Dipteryx

Species:

Dipteryx alata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

The Cerrado ecosystem is fire-prone; adult trees are fire-tolerant but seedlings are sensitive.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (mechanical or acid) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs in warm conditions.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash