Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lecythidaceae

Genus:

Cariniana

Species:

Cariniana pyriformis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

5000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, butterflies

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

15–45 days

Notes:

Seeds are wind-dispersed with papery wings and germinate readily when fresh. Viability declines rapidly with storage.

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