Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Dipteryx

Species:

Dipteryx alata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tolerates fire in its native Cerrado ecosystem; resprouts after fire.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require mechanical scarification (nicking) to break physical dormancy; germination is improved by soaking in water for 24 hours.

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