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© Carlos Navarro
© Carlos NavarroFamily
Clusiaceae
Native to
native to Panamá
Type
tree
Height
tall (20 m/65 ft or more)
Height (m)
10 - 35
Speed of Growth
slow
Deciduous/Evergreen
evergreen
Flower Color
white
Flowering Time
January, February, June, July, August, November, December
Fruiting Time
January, February, June, July, August, November, December
Difficult Conditions Tolerated
Seashore
Sun/Shade Required To Establish
shade
Edible / Medicinal
Medicinal
Other Uses
timber
Wildlife Attracted
bats
Reforestation Type
riparian restoration, timber
Successional Type
mature forest
Ease of Propagation
difficult
Best Method of Propagation
seed
Tips for Cultivation
It is recommended to submerge seeds in water for 24 hours to improve germination. The sapling requires about 3 months in the nursery to reach a size suitable to be transplanted onto the field.
weblinks
Tropicos. Missouri Botanical Gardens
Encyclopedia of Life