Tieghemella — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Tieghemella recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Tieghemella africana
Tieghemella africana
Family: Sapotaceae
Cultivation
Douka is a plant of the lowland humid tropics. Young trees are tolerant of shade, but can survive in full sun. Trees have a moderately fast rate of growth.
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EdibleMedicinal
Tieghemella heckelii
Tieghemella heckelii
Family: Sapotaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a heavy soil. Young trees are very tolerant of shade, but can survive in full sun, whilst older trees need a sunny position. Initial growth of seedlings is fast, up to 70 cm in 4 months, but then often ceases while a strong taproot (c. 20 cm long) is formed.
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