Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Clusiaceae

Genus:

Pentadesma

Species:

Pentadesma butyracea

Growth Characteristics

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical rainforest regions