Eben Tree

Pachylobus edulis

Native to:
Angola, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gulf of Guinea Is., Nigeria, Zambia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Burseraceae
Genus:
Pachylobus
Species:
Pachylobus edulis
USDA Symbol:
DAED

Growth Characteristics

Height:
4000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white, cream
Food Forest:
Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, mammals
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to tropical African forests