Spanish Cherry
Mimusops elengi
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vanuatu
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sapotaceae
- Genus:
- Mimusops
- Species:
- Mimusops elengi
- USDA Symbol:
- MIEL4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1800 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees, butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- 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:
- prefers fertile soil with organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best; viability decreases rapidly with storage.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI