Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lecythidaceae

Genus:

Couroupita

Species:

Couroupita guianensis

USDA Symbol:

COGU3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, red, orange, yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, bats

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in humid, tropical environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds have a hard coat requiring scarification. Fresh seeds germinate better; viability decreases with storage.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI