Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lecythidaceae

Genus:

Couratari

Species:

Couratari riparia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bats, insects

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

15–45 days

Notes:

Seeds are large and winged, germinate readily when fresh but lose viability quickly. Sow immediately after collection for best results.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI