Tieghemella heckelii

Tieghemella heckelii

Native to:
Central African Republic | DR Congo | Ghana | Guinea | Ivory Coast | Liberia | Nigeria | Sierra Leone

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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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