Tonka Bean
Dipteryx odorata
- Native to:
- Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Dipteryx
- Species:
- Dipteryx odorata
- USDA Symbol:
- DIOD2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 4000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bats, birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers fertile soils in tropical regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds have a hard coat requiring scarification. Fresh seeds germinate more readily; viability decreases rapidly with storage.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI