Pentaclethra macroloba

Pentaclethra macroloba

Native to:
Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | French Guiana | Guyana | Nicaragua | Panamá | Peru | Suriname

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Pentaclethra
Species:
Pentaclethra macroloba

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
3500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, mammals
Fragrant:
Yes

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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 under warm, moist conditions.

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