Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Primulaceae

Genus:

Aegiceras

Species:

Aegiceras corniculatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, crabs, fish

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Viviparous species with seeds germinating while still attached to parent plant. Propagules establish rapidly when they fall into suitable mudflat habitat.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI