Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Meliaceae

Genus:

Khaya

Species:

Khaya anthotheca

USDA Symbol:

KHAN

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

6000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers deep soils, often found near rivers

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Seeds are recalcitrant and lose viability quickly.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI