Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Meliaceae

Genus:

Carapa

Species:

Carapa megistocarpa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds are recalcitrant and lose viability quickly. Plant fresh seeds immediately in warm, moist conditions for best germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI