Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Meliaceae

Genus:

Carapa

Species:

Carapa velutina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

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:

15–45 days

Notes:

Seeds are recalcitrant and lose viability rapidly. Must be sown fresh within weeks of collection. High moisture required during germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI