Cafe Forastero

Bunchosia glandulosa

Native to:
Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Malpighiaceae
Genus:
Bunchosia
Species:
Bunchosia glandulosa
USDA Symbol:
BUGL

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Tree
Height:
600 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
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. Germination is improved with warm temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI