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