Buko

Gnetum gnemon

Native to:
Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., China, Fiji, India, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Santa Cruz Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Gnetophyta | - Mormon tea and other gnetophytes
Family:
Gnetaceae
Genus:
Gnetum
Species:
Gnetum gnemon
USDA Symbol:
GNGN

Growth Characteristics

Height:
2000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers fertile soils with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds are recalcitrant and should be sown fresh; they lose viability quickly if dried.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

Pre-treatment: Fruits are collected and soaked in water overnight to soften the outer skin. The outer skin is then removed to expose the nut.

Establishment: Mature fruits are collected from the ground around the tree. In areas with a clear season, such as the Philippines, fruits are mature in June or July. Elsewhere, there is no clear season. The plant is native to India, Southeast Asia and Malesia to the Caroline Islands and Fiji, and is now cultivated in humid and dry areas of Southeast Asia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Polynesia, Melenesia and parts of Africa.

Source: npn.rngr.net