Castilla elastica subsp. costaricana

Castilla elastica subsp. costaricana

Native to:
Belize | Colombia | Costa Rica | Nicaragua | Panamá

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Moraceae
Genus:
Castilla
Species:
Castilla elastica subsp. costaricana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
4000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bats, small mammals

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown fresh. Requires warm temperatures and high humidity for germination.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch