Blepharocalyx salicifolius
Blepharocalyx salicifolius
- Native to:
- Argentina | Bolivia | Brazil | Paraguay | Peru | Uruguay
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Blepharocalyx
- Species:
- Blepharocalyx salicifolius
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best; viability decreases rapidly with storage. Recalcitrant seed behavior typical of Myrtaceae.
Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch