Cupania spectabilis

Cupania spectabilis

Native to:
Belize | El Salvador | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Sapindaceae
Genus:
Cupania
Species:
Cupania spectabilis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds should be fresh and sown soon after collection as viability decreases rapidly. Germination is epigeal and typically occurs within 2-6 weeks.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI