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Propagation of Tropical Lilythorn (Catesbaea melanocarpa Krug &Urb.): A Federally Endangered Tree on St. Croix

Tropical lilythorn (Catesbaea melanocarpa Krug and Urb.) is a small, thorny tree with white flowers that is found on only one site on St Croix, two sites in Puerto Rico, and in a few other islands. It is a federally endangered plant species. At the University of the Virgin Islands, we are studying this species’ ecology and developing propagation protocols. The goal is to plant tropical lilythorn seedlings in protected areas on the island of St. Croix because the one site where the species currently grows is not protected from development. This article summarizes nursery and field observations during propagation efforts over the previous 8 years.


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Author(s): Michael Morgan, Daryl Richards, Thomas W. Zimmerman

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volume 65, Number 1 (2022)

Volume: 65

Number: 1