Dracontomelon — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Dracontomelon recorded in the PlantPeers database.
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Dracontomelon dao
Dracontomelon dao
Family: Anacardiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the lowland tropics growing in areas with a high rainfall that is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year or, less frequently, in areas with a short dry season where the tree is briefly deciduous. It experiences a mean annual rainfall in the range 1,800 - 2,900 mm. Trees tolerate some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Semi-deciduous TreeView Details
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Dracontomelon duperreanum
Dracontomelon duperreanum
Family: Anacardiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of low elevations in the tropics and subtropics. It grows in areas with a short dry season.
Full cultivation guide →Deciduous TreeView Details
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