Parkia gigantocarpa

Parkia gigantocarpa

Native to:
Brazil | French Guiana | Guyana

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Parkia
Species:
Parkia gigantocarpa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
5000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, mammals

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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 hot water after scarification for faster germination.

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