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 Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, mammals

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs in 2-8 weeks.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash