Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sapotaceae

Genus:

Madhuca

Species:

Madhuca longifolia

USDA Symbol:

MALO5

Growth Characteristics

Height:

2000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in deep alluvial soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Seeds are recalcitrant and must be sown fresh; viability drops rapidly after fruit harvest.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI