Carapa microcarpa

Carapa microcarpa

Native to:
Benin | Ghana | Ivory Coast | Nigeria | Togo

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Meliaceae
Genus:
Carapa
Species:
Carapa microcarpa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
3000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, insects

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds are recalcitrant and lose viability rapidly. Must be planted fresh within days to weeks of collection for best results.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI