Tieghemella heckelii
Tieghemella heckelii
- Native to:
- Central African Republic | DR Congo | Ghana | Guinea | Ivory Coast | Liberia | Nigeria | Sierra Leone
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sapotaceae
- Genus:
- Tieghemella
- Species:
- Tieghemella heckelii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 5000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or soaking) to break physical dormancy; germination is slow and erratic.
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