Pentaclethra macroloba

Pentaclethra macroloba

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

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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 Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, mammals
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–30 days
Notes:
Seeds have a hard seed coat; scarification (nicking or hot water) improves germination. Fresh seeds germinate readily in moist conditions.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash