Doum Palm
Hyphaene coriacea
- Native to:
- Comoros, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Mozambique Channel Is., Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Hyphaene
- Species:
- Hyphaene coriacea
- USDA Symbol:
- HYCO19
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, elephants, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from the base after fire; common in fire-prone savanna habitats in East Africa.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Common in coastal dunes and savannas
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 30–180 days
- Notes:
- Seeds have a very hard coat and require scarification or soaking. Germination is slow and erratic.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI