Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Meliaceae

Genus:

Carapa

Species:

Carapa alticola

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds are recalcitrant and lose viability quickly after harvest. Plant fresh seeds immediately for best germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI