Bonellia longifolia

Bonellia longifolia

Native to:
Belize | El Salvador | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Southeast | Nicaragua

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Primulaceae
Genus:
Bonellia
Species:
Bonellia longifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
800 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, cream
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds have a hard coat; scarification or soaking in warm water improves germination rates.

Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch