Citharexylum quitense

Citharexylum quitense

Native to:
Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Verbenaceae
Genus:
Citharexylum
Species:
Citharexylum quitense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees, butterflies
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed. Light may enhance germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI