Chrysobalanus icaco subsp. atacorensis

Chrysobalanus icaco subsp. atacorensis

Native to:
Angola | Benin | Cameroon | Central African Republic | Congo | DR Congo | Gabon | Ghana | Liberia | Mali | Nigeria | Sierra Leone | Zambia

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Chrysobalanaceae
Genus:
Chrysobalanus
Species:
Chrysobalanus icaco subsp. atacorensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates more readily. Seeds lose viability quickly and should be planted soon after collection.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch