Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Calophyllaceae

Genus:

Mammea

Species:

Mammea americana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

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:

thrives in fertile, organic-rich soils