Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Akrosida

Species:

Akrosida floribunda

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

Dominican Republic

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Scarification recommended due to hard seed coat typical of Malvaceae family. Warm temperatures facilitate germination.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI