Umbrella-Tree
Maesopsis eminii
- Native to:
- Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia
Gerard D. Hertel, West Chester University, Bugwood.org
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rhamnaceae
- Genus:
- Maesopsis
- Species:
- Maesopsis eminii
- USDA Symbol:
- MAEM2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers deep, nutrient-rich soils
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; fresh seeds germinate in 2-4 weeks.