Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malpighiaceae

Genus:

Bunchosia

Species:

Bunchosia glandulifera

USDA Symbol:

BUGL2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

800 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers organic matter-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Seeds lose viability quickly if dried.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI