Mammea odorata

Mammea odorata

Native to:
Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Christmas I., Fiji, Guam, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Marshall Is., New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Is., Tonga, Vanuatu
Mammea odorata

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Calophyllaceae
Genus:
Mammea
Species:
Mammea odorata
USDA Symbol:
MAOD2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
2500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bats
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Fresh seeds germinate best; recalcitrant seeds lose viability quickly if dried.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI