Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Hymenaea

Species:

Hymenaea eriogyne

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Thick bark provides some fire resistance; resprouts after low-intensity fires.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require mechanical scarification (nicking) to break physical dormancy; soak in water for 24 hours before sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash