Carapa hygrophila
Carapa hygrophila
- Native to:
- Cameroon | Central African Republic | Congo | DR Congo | Gabon
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Meliaceae
- Genus:
- Carapa
- Species:
- Carapa hygrophila
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- feb,mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are recalcitrant and lose viability quickly. Must be planted fresh within days of collection for best results.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI