Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Campomanesia

Species:

Campomanesia aromatica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, bees

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Cerrado species that resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire. Thick bark protects against low-intensity burns common in its native savanna habitat.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

20–60 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown fresh. Germination is improved with consistent moisture and warm temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI