Irvingia gabonensis (Irvingia gabonensis)
Irvingia gabonensis, the African bush mango, is a tree native to West and Central Africa, valued for its edible fruit and nutritious seeds.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Thrives in well-drained, fertile loamy soils. It can tolerate a range of soil types but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Temperature
Thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climates.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with balanced fertilizer during growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Young trees benefit from some shade in tropical climates.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Water deeply when top inch of soil is dry.
Thrives in well-drained, fertile loamy soils. It can tolerate a range of soil types but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climates.
Ideal range 20-30 °C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed with balanced fertilizer during growing season.
Supplement with compost for better soil fertility.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Fruit, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
15-30 m
Spread
10-20 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalpighiales
- familyIrvingiaceae
- genusIrvingia
- speciesIrvingia gabonensis
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes