Schweinfurth's Olive
Canarium schweinfurthii
- Native to:
- Angola, Benin, Burkina, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia
Minette Lontsie,Minette Lontsie,Minette Lontsie,Muhles,Juliennekeren,Juliennekeren,Juliennekeren,Muhles,Minette Lontsie,Louis Champion et al.,Durand, Th. (Théophile), 1855-1912
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Burseraceae
- Genus:
- Canarium
- Species:
- Canarium schweinfurthii
- USDA Symbol:
- CASC28
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 4500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, primates, elephants
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best; remove fleshy fruit pulp before sowing. Seeds lose viability quickly if dried.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI