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