Pahutan

Mangifera altissima

Native to:
Bismarck Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sulawesi

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Anacardiaceae
Genus:
Mangifera
Species:
Mangifera altissima
USDA Symbol:
MAAL15

Growth Characteristics

Height:
4500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
feb,mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white, cream, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bats, small mammals
Fragrant:
Yes

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:
native to tropical forests with high humidity

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds are recalcitrant and must be planted fresh; viability declines rapidly after extraction from fruit.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI