Mammea — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Mammea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Mammea africana
Mammea africana
Family: Clusiaceae
Cultivation
A tree of hot, tropical monsoon climates. Young plants tolerate shade, but this should be gradually removed as the tree grows. Prefers a fertile, humus-rich forest soil, where moisture is in abundance, succeeding in both clay and sandy substrates.
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Mammea americana
Mammea americana
Family: Clusiaceae
Cultivation
Mammee apple is limited to tropical or near tropical moist to wet climates. It grows best in the lowlands, but can succeed at elevations up to 1,000 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 24 - 30°c, but can tolerate 12 - 35°c.
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Mammea odorata
Mammea odorata
Family: Clusiaceae
Cultivation
Judging by the plant's habitat, it is likely to tolerate maritime exposure. The tree self-sows freely within its native range.
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