Bonellia longifolia
Bonellia longifolia
- Native to:
- Belize | El Salvador | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Southeast | Nicaragua
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
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.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI