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Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Also known as African Greenheart · Dahoma · False Sasswood
Piptadeniastrum africanum is a large deciduous tree native to tropical Africa, valued for its timber and traditional medicinal uses.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun is preferred for optimal growth, but it can tolerate partial shade.
80% intensity
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
60% intensity
Prefers well-drained, fertile loamy soils. Tolerant of a range of soil types if drainage is adequate.
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures between 20-30°C. Sensitive to frost.
80% intensity
Outdoor
50% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Over-fertilization can lead to weak growth.
30% intensity
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
No significant toxicity reported for humans or pets.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Pruning is generally not required except to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Can be pruned to shape if necessary, but avoid heavy pruning.
Best propagated from seeds sown fresh. Can also be propagated from cuttings, though this is less common and may be slower.
As a large tree, repotting is not applicable for mature specimens. Young plants in containers should be repotted when root-bound.
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Photos of Piptadeniastrum (Piptadeniastrum africanum)
Where Piptadeniastrum (Piptadeniastrum africanum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Piptadeniastrum |
| Species | Piptadeniastrum africanum |
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