Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Benthamia

Species:

Benthamia macra

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Requires cold stratification and consistent moisture for successful germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI