Senegal Saba

Saba senegalensis

Native to:
Benin, Burkina, Central African Republic, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apocynaceae
Genus:
Saba
Species:
Saba senegalensis
USDA Symbol:
SASE15

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to savanna regions, prefers seasonal rainfall