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Jam Jam (Buchanania arborescens)

Buchanania arborescens, known as Jam Jam, is a tropical tree from Southeast Asia, bearing edible fruit and ornamental appeal. It has dense foliage and produces small, edible fruits.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-draining soil, adaptable to various types including sandy and loamy soils.

Temperature

Warm

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding during growing season

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Moderate

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil, adaptable to various types including sandy and loamy soils.

Temperature

Warm

Ideal range is 20-30 °C; sensitive to frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding during growing season

Balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-20 m

Spread

5-10 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5 cm

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Synonyms
Buchanania attopeuensis (Pierre) Tardieu
Buchanania bancana Miq.
Buchanania decandra Blanco
Buchanania glaberrima Ridl.
Buchanania intermedia Wight
Buchanania longifolia Blume
Buchanania longifolia Span.
Buchanania lucida Blume
Buchanania monticola Kaneh. & Hatus.
Buchanania muelleri Engl.
Buchanania nabirensis Kaneh. & Hatus.
Buchanania novohibernica Lauterb.
Buchanania palembanica Blume
Buchanania papuana C.T.White
Buchanania petiolaris Miq.
Buchanania platyphylla Merr.
Buchanania polybotrya Miq.
Buchanania pseudoflorida G.Perkins
Buchanania scandens Lauterb.
Buchanania solomonensis Merr. & L.M.Perry
Buchanania subobovata Griff.
Buchanania versteeghii Merr. & L.M.Perry
Coniogeton arborescens Blume
Lauro-cerasus laurifolia (Decne.) M.Roem.
Prunus laurifolia Decne.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSapindales
  • familyAnacardiaceae
  • genusBuchanania
  • speciesBuchanania arborescens
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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