African Mammyapple
Mammea africana
- Native to:
- Angola, Benin, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Uganda
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Calophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Mammea
- Species:
- Mammea africana
- USDA Symbol:
- MAAF2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 4500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
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:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments