Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Pandanaceae

Genus:

Benstonea

Species:

Benstonea sylvatica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate erratically and may take several months. Fresh seed germinates more reliably.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI