Allantoma decandra

Allantoma decandra

Native to:
Brazil | Colombia | Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lecythidaceae
Genus:
Allantoma
Species:
Allantoma decandra

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
3000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals, bats
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds lose viability quickly and should be planted fresh. Germination occurs readily in warm, moist conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI