Bastardiopsis densiflora
Bastardiopsis densiflora
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
A plant of the subtropics to the tropics, found at lower elevations in the subtropics but more commonly above 500 metres in tropical areas. Grows best in a sunny position[1]. A fast-growing tree, able to reach a height of 4 metres within 2 years from seed[1].
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A low germination rate is normal, but the plant produces so many seeds that this is acceptable. The seed sprouts within a few days of sowing[1]. When the seedlings are 3 - 5cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out 5 - 6 months later[1]. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-19. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Bastardiopsis+densiflora>
Pollinators
Data unavailable
References
- [1]Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition. — Lorenzi. H. · Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil. · 2002 · ISBN 85-86714-17-8 ↩︎Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.