White Dammar

Vateria indica

Native to:
India

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Dipterocarpaceae
Genus:
Vateria
Species:
Vateria indica
USDA Symbol:
VAIN5

Growth Characteristics

Height:
4000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
feb,mar,apr
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers humid tropical conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds are recalcitrant and must be sown fresh; viability drops rapidly after collection.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI