Bachang

Mangifera foetida

Native to:
Borneo, Cambodia, Malaya, Myanmar, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Anacardiaceae
Genus:
Mangifera
Species:
Mangifera foetida
USDA Symbol:
MAFO5

Growth Characteristics

Height:
3500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
pink, red, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bats, mammals
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (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:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds are recalcitrant and must be planted fresh; they lose viability quickly if dried.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI