Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Campomanesia

Species:

Campomanesia grandiflora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Cerrado-adapted species that resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire. Thick bark provides protection, and fire stimulates flowering in subsequent seasons.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

20–60 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown fresh. Germination is epigeal and benefits from warm temperatures around 25-30°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI