Kwini

Mangifera odorata

Native to:
Laos, Thailand, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Anacardiaceae
Genus:
Mangifera
Species:
Mangifera odorata
USDA Symbol:
MAOD

Growth Characteristics

Height:
2500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bats, insects
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:
native to tropical regions with high humidity

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Fresh seeds germinate best; polyembryonic seeds common. Seeds lose viability quickly if dried.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI