Benstonea humilis

Benstonea humilis

Native to:
Bangladesh | Cambodia | India | Laos | Malaya | Myanmar | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Pandanaceae
Genus:
Benstonea
Species:
Benstonea humilis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub , Shrub
Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white, cream
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require fresh fruit for best germination. Germination is slow and erratic; maintain high humidity and warmth.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI