Allosidastrum hilarianum
Allosidastrum hilarianum
- Native to:
- Costa Rica | El Salvador | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua
iNaturalist: © alexiz (iNaturalist #203918958)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Allosidastrum
- Species:
- Allosidastrum hilarianum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire or top removal. Common in post-disturbance communities.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds benefit from warm temperatures and consistent moisture during germination period.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI