Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lecythidaceae

Genus:

Couroupita

Species:

Couroupita subsessilis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

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

Bloom Colors:

pink, red, orange

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 lose viability quickly and should be planted fresh. Requires warm, humid conditions for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI