Matasano
Casimiroa tetrameria
- Native to:
- Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico
Glmory,Glmory,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Glmory,E. L. Crandall (Agricultural Research Center-West (U.S.). Northeastern Region; Agricultural Research Center (Beltsville, Md.); United States. Agricultural Research Service. Horticultural Crops Research Branch),Agricultural Research Center-West (U.S.). Northeastern Region; Agricultural Research Center (Beltsville, Md.); United States. Agricultural Research Service. Horticultural Crops Research Branch,Soderholm, P. K. (Paul K.), 1923- United States. Agricultural Research Service. Southern Region,Stone, Alan, 1904-,,United States. Plant Quarantine Branch,Royal Palm Nurseries,Kennard, William Crawford, 1921- Winters, Harold Franklin, 1913-
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rutaceae
- Genus:
- Casimiroa
- Species:
- Casimiroa tetrameria
- USDA Symbol:
- CATE24
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to regions with seasonal rainfall