Sea-Mango
Cerbera manghas
- Native to:
- Australia, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Christmas I., Comoros, Fiji, Gilbert Is., Guam, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Marquesas, Marshall Is., Mauritius, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Pitcairn Is., Samoa, Santa Cruz Is., Seychelles, Society Is., Solomon Is., South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Cerbera
- Species:
- Cerbera manghas
- USDA Symbol:
- CEMA20
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are buoyant and dispersed by water; fresh seeds germinate readily without pretreatment.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Leaves are removed from the stems. Cuttings are stuck into containers same day of collection. Use a well drained medium of 2:1 (v:v) sand and compost.
Establishment: Stem cuttings that are 15 to 20 cm long are collected throughout the year, preferably before or after the flowering period. Cuttings produce a milky sap and need to be kept moist and cool, and treated immediately after collection.
Source: npn.rngr.net