Khat
Catha edulis
- Native to:
- Angola, DR Congo, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Celastraceae
- Genus:
- Catha
- Species:
- Catha edulis
- USDA Symbol:
- CAED7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, fertile loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to East Africa and Arabian Peninsula
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates best; viability decreases rapidly with storage.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI