Bunchosia swartziana
Bunchosia swartziana
- Native to:
- Belize | Cuba | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast | Southwest Caribbean
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malpighiaceae
- Genus:
- Bunchosia
- Species:
- Bunchosia swartziana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best; remove pulp from fruit before sowing. Seeds lose viability quickly when stored.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI