Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lecythidaceae

Genus:

Bertholletia

Species:

Bertholletia excelsa

USDA Symbol:

BEEX2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

5000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

deep, well-drained, fertile soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Thrives in nutrient-rich Amazonian rainforest soils