Kadjatoa
Eugeissona utilis
- Native to:
- Borneo
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Eugeissona
- Species:
- Eugeissona utilis
- USDA Symbol:
- EUUT
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical rainforests, prefers undisturbed soil
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best; viability declines rapidly after harvest.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI