Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lecythidaceae

Genus:

Couroupita

Species:

Couroupita nicaraguarensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

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

Bloom Colors:

red, orange, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bats, bees, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

15–60 days

Notes:

Seeds should be planted fresh as viability decreases rapidly. Germination is best at warm temperatures around 25-30°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI