Manilkara

Manilkara kauki

Native to:
Australia, Borneo, Cambodia, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, New Guinea, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Sapotaceae
Genus:
Manilkara
Species:
Manilkara kauki
USDA Symbol:
MAKA3

Growth Characteristics

Height:
2500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bats
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to coastal and lowland forests

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds are recalcitrant and should be sown fresh; viability decreases rapidly with drying.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI