Mangabeira
Hancornia speciosa
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Hancornia
- Species:
- Hancornia speciosa
- USDA Symbol:
- HASP6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 700 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bats, small mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Native to Brazilian cerrado; resprouts from underground structures after fire. Adapted to periodic burning.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Brazilian Cerrado, adapts to poor soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 15–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are recalcitrant and lose viability quickly; best sown fresh. Germination requires warm temperatures.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI